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In 2001, During an exhibition game against the Giants, Diamondback hurler Randy Johnsonʹs fastball hits and instantly kills a dove flying in front of home plate. The bird appears to explode as the National League Cy Young winnerʹs pitch sends it over catcher Rod Barajasʹ head.

In 2003, The movies “Pigletʹs Big Movie”, “Dreamcatcher”, and “View From The Top” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2003, Weird Al Yankovic recorded “Couch Potato”, “Ebay”, “Ode To A Superhero”, “Trash Day”, “Angry White Boy Polka,” and “A Complicated Song” for his “Poodle Hat” CD

In 2005, Amelia Heinle debuted on The Young and the Restless as Victoria Newman. In the episode, Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) tried to convince Victoria to come back to Genoa City as the new CEO of Jabot.

In 2005, “A Current Affair” returned to be airing new episodes in syndication.

In 2005, Character actor Barney Martin, perhaps best known for playing Jerry Seinfeldʹs father, died in Studio City, California, at age 82.

In 2006, The social media website Twitter was established with the sending of the first “tweet” by co-founder Jack Dorsey, who wrote: “just setting up my twttr.” Now known as X, as of 2023, it was once a major social media platform where users can post messages, images, and videos, and seen globally.

In 2008, The movies “Drillbit Taylor”, “Meet The Browns”, and “The Hammer” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2008, For the first time, four NCAA menʹs basketball tournament first-round games at the same site on the same day are being classified as upsets. Two number 12 seeds Western Kentucky and Villanova, and number 13s San Diego and Siena win first-round games in Tampa, Florida.

In 2003, "Boat Trip" was released by Artisan Entertainment; Mort Nathan (director/screenplay); William Bigelow (screenplay); Cuba Gooding, Jr., Horatio Sanz, Roselyn Sánchez, Vivica A. Fox, Maurice Godin, Roger Moore, Lin Shaye, Victoria Silvstedt, Ken Hudson Campbell, Zen Gesner, William Bumiller, Noah York, Thomas Lennon, Richard Roundtree, Bob Gunton, Jennifer Gareis, Will Ferrell, Artie Lange, Jamie Ferrell; Romance, Comedy; Live Action

In 2003, "Dreamcatcher" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Castle Rock Entertainment / Village Roadshow Pictures; Lawrence Kasdan (director/screenplay); William Goldman (screenplay); Thomas Jane, Jason Lee, Timothy Olyphant, Damian Lewis, Morgan Freeman, Tom Sizemore, Donnie Wahlberg, Michael O'Neill, Eric Keenleyside, Rosemary Dunsmore, Campbell Lane, C. Ernst Harth, Ingrid Kavelaars, Darrin Klimek; Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Horror

In 2003, "Piglet's Big Movie" was released by Walt Disney Pictures; Francis Glebas (director); Brian Hohlfeld (screenplay); John Fiedler, Jim Cummings, Nikita Hopkins, Peter Cullen, Ken Sansom, Kath Soucie, Andre Stojka, Tom Wheatley; Family, Comedy, Animation, Musical, Adventure, Drama

In 2003, "Right on Track" was released by Buena Vista Television; Duwayne Dunham (director); Sally Nemeth, Bruce Graham (screenplay); Beverley Mitchell, Brie Larson, Jon Lindstrom, Marcus Toji, Stefania Barr, Joey Miyashima, Jodi Russell, Ruby Chase O'Neil, Eric Jacobs, Briana Shipley, Janice Power, J. Scott Bronson, Lenny Betancourt, Radley Dutson, William Osborn, Teresa Richardson; Biography, Drama, Family; Live Action

In 2003, "View from the Top" was released by Miramax Films; Bruno Barreto (director); Eric Wald (screenplay); Gwyneth Paltrow, Christina Applegate, Mark Ruffalo, Candice Bergen, Joshua Malina, Kelly Preston, Rob Lowe, Mike Myers, Marc Blucas, Stacey Dash, Jon Polito, Concetta Tomei, Robyn Peterson, Nadia Dajani, John Francis Daley, Frederick Coffin, Troy Evans, Matt Roth, Connie Sawyer, Priscilla Lee Taylor, Jeff Yagher, Jessica Capshaw, Roark Critchlow, Chad Everett, Wayne Federman, Gavin Fink, George Kennedy, Stephen Tobolowsky; Romance, Comedy; Live Action

In 2008, "Drillbit Taylor" was released by Paramount Pictures; Steven Brill (director); Kristofor Brown, Seth Rogen (screenplay); Owen Wilson, Nate Hartley, Troy Gentile, David Dorfman, Alex Frost, Josh Peck, Leslie Mann, Danny McBride, Stephen Root, Ian Roberts, Lisa Lampanelli, Lisa Ann Walter, Hynden Walch, Valerie Tian, David Bowe, Beth Littleford, Steve Bannos, Chuck Liddell, Robert Allen Mukes, Cedric Yarbrough, Tichina Arnold, Kevin Hart, Matt Besser, Shaun Weiss, Steven Brill, Mary-Pat Green, Jareb Dauplaise, Adam Baldwin; Coming-of-Age, Comedy

In 2008, "The Grand" was released by Anchor Bay Entertainment; Zak Penn (director/screenplay); Matt Bierman (screenplay); Woody Harrelson, David Cross, Dennis Farina, Cheryl Hines, Richard Kind, Chris Parnell, Werner Herzog, Ray Romano, Barry Corbin, Michael McKean, Gabe Kaplan, Andrea Savage, Estelle Harris, Judy Greer, Jason Alexander, Brett Ratner, Hank Azaria, Tom Hodges, Shannon Elizabeth, K.D. Aubert, Mike Epps, Jeff Bowler, Tommy "Tiny" Lister Jr., Phil Gordon, Doyle Brunson, Daniel Negreanu, Phil Laak, Phil Hellmuth, Antonio Esfandiari, Richard Brodie, Michael Karnow, David Pressman; Improv, Comedy

In 2008, "Meet the Browns" was released by Lionsgate / Tyler Perry Studios; Tyler Perry (director/screenplay); Angela Bassett, Jenifer Lewis, David Mann, Tyler Perry, Rick Fox, Lance Gross, Tamela Mann, Lamman Rucker, Sofia Vergara, Frankie Faison, Margaret Avery, Irma P. Hall, LaVan Davis, Chloe Bailey, Phillip Van Lear, Kristopher Lofton, Mariana Tolbert, Brandon Richardson; Romance, Comedy, Drama

In 2008, "Shutter" was released by 20th Century Fox / Regency Enterprises; Masayuki Ochiai (director); Luke Dawson (screenplay); Joshua Jackson, Rachael Taylor, Megumi Okina, John Hensley, David Denman, James Kyson Lee, Daisy Betts, Maya Hazen, Yoshiko Miyazaki; Supernatural, Horror

U.S. 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “Sweet Thing” by Keith Urban peaked at number 30 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “Love Is A First” by The Tragically Hip peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Thinking Of You” by Katy Perry peaked at number 24 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Untouched” by The Veronicas peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

MuchMusic-Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “Cross My Heart” by Marianas Trench peaked at number 1 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Life In Technicolor II” by Coldplay peaked at number 14 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2009, “You Found Me” by The Fray peaked at number 15 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

U.K. 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “Can't Get Over” by September peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Falling Down” by Oasis peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Islands In The Stream” by Vanessa Jenkins and Bryn West Featuring Tom Jones and Robin Gibb peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Thinking Of You” by Katy Perry peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “Bottle Pop” by The Pussycat Dolls Featuring Snoop Dogg peaked at number 17 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Revelry” by Kings of Leon peaked at number 21 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Rock and Roll” by Eric Hutchinson peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2009, “The Fear” by Lily Allen peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “Bottle Pop (Remix)” by The Pussycat Dolls Featuring Devolo peaked at number 17 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Dead and Gone” by T.I. Featuring Justin Timberlake peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2009, “My Life Would Suck Without You” by Kelly Clarkson peaked at number 11 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2009, “The Fear” by Lily Allen peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “Aftershock (Can't Fight The Feeling)” by Chuckie peaked at number 21 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Broken Strings” by James Morrison Featuring Nelly Furtado peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Miracle” by Ilse DeLange peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “Baby Goodbye” by E.M.D. peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2009, “I Got U” by Rigo and The Topaz Sound Featuring Red Fox peaked at number 18 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2009, “It's My Life” by Amy Diamond peaked at number 14 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Love Love Love” by Agnes peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Show Me Heaven” by Lili and Susie peaked at number 6 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Stay The Night” by Alcazar peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Time and Again” by Corroded peaked at number 24 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2009, “What If” by Cookies N Beans peaked at number 29 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2009, “You're Not Alone” by BWO peaked at number 11 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “Eisblumen” by Eisblume peaked at number 25 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2009, “My Life Would Suck Without You” by Kelly Clarkson peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Superstar” by David May peaked at number 20 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “Gold” by Antoine Clamaran peaked at number 20 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2009, “I'm So Paid” by Akon Featuring Lil' Wayne and Young Jeezy peaked at number 15 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Miss Independent” by Ne-Yo peaked at number 16 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Même pas peur” by Bébé Lilly peaked at number 10 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Some People (ton désir)” by Ocean Drive Featuring DJ Oriska peaked at number 8 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2009, “The Boy Does Nothing” by Alesha Dixon peaked at number 2 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “Broken Strings” by James Morrison Featuring Nelly Furtado peaked at number 14 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Dead and Gone” by T.I. Featuring Justin Timberlake peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “Part Of Me” by Chris Cornell peaked at number 19 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Poker Face” by Lady Gaga peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Rain On Your Parade” by Duffy peaked at number 25 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

Italy 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “Broken Strings” by James Morrison Featuring Nelly Furtado peaked at number 4 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2009, “L'opportunità” by Pupo, Paolo Belli and Youssou N'Dour peaked at number 18 on the Italy pop singles chart.

Finland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “It's A Sin” by The Jade [Finland] peaked at number 4 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Loveless Rock” by Zacharius Carls Group peaked at number 3 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Ravistettava ennen käyttöä” by Apulanta peaked at number 1 on the Finland pop singles chart.

Spain 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “Disturbia” by Rihanna peaked at number 10 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Mirando pa ti” by El Arrebato peaked at number 9 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2009, “This Is The Life” by Amy Macdonald peaked at number 3 on the Spain pop singles chart.

Denmark 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “Gå væk!” by Jokeren and Blæs Bukki peaked at number 6 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Heartless” by Kanye West peaked at number 18 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Right Round” by Flo Rida Featuring Ke$ha peaked at number 3 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

Bulgaria 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “Breathe Slow” by Alesha Dixon peaked at number 14 on the Bulgaria pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Vrag” by Grafa peaked at number 1 on the Bulgaria pop singles chart.

Ireland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “Do You Believe” by Julie-Anne Dineen peaked at number 1 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Gives You Hell” by The All-American Rejects peaked at number 16 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2009, “I'm Yours” by Jason Mraz peaked at number 10 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

Portugal 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “I Hate This Part” by The Pussycat Dolls peaked at number 14 on the Portugal pop singles chart.

Germany 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “My Life Would Suck Without You” by Kelly Clarkson peaked at number 6 on the Germany pop singles chart.