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In 2000, “D.C.” began airing on The WB

In 2001, Dukeʹs NCAA Victory! Duke Universityʹs Blue Devils won the NCAA menʹs basketball crown on at the Minneapolis Metrodome, beating the University of Arizona Wildcats, 82-72.

In 2001, On Opening Day, Yankee fireballer Roger Clemens becomes the all-time AL career strikeout leader, moving ahead of Walter Johnson when he whiffs Royalsʹ Joe Randa for his 3,509th Junior Circuit victim. Passing the 'Big Train,' the 'Rocket' now takes over the seventh spot in major league history.

In 2003, At 27 years and 249 days, Alex Rodriguez becomes the youngest player in major league history to hit 300 home runs. The Ranger shortstopʹs fifth-inning three-run blast off Anaheimʹs Ramon Ortiz in the Rangersʹ 11-5 loss at Edison Field surpasses the mark established in 1935 by Hall of Famer Jimmie Foxx, who had accomplished the feat when being 79 days older than A-Rod.

In 2004, The movies “Walking Tall (2004)”, “Hellboy, ”The Prince and Me', and “Home on the Range” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2005, John Paul II, the Polish pope born Karol Józef Wojtyła, died in his Vatican apartment at age 84. The first non-Italian pope in over 450 years, John Paul II became one of the most influential leaders of the late 20th and early 21st centuries while playing a crucial role in the fall of communism in Europe and the former Soviet Union.

In 2005, Bubba Stewart becomes first African-American to win a major motor sports event when he takes out the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Cʹship event in Irving, Texas.

In 2006, Gnarls Barkleyʹs “Crazy” makes history by becoming the U.K.'s first-ever number one single to top the chart solely on download sales.

In 2008, 04 x 02 = 08

In 2004, "Hellboy" was released by Columbia Pictures / Revolution Studios; Guillermo del Toro (director/screenplay); Peter Briggs (screenplay); Ron Perlman, Selma Blair, Jeffrey Tambor, Karel Roden, Rupert Evans, Doug Jones, David Hyde Pierce, John Hurt, Brian Steele, Ladislav Beran, Bridget Hodson, Corey Johnson, William Hoyland, Angus MacInnes, Jim Howick, Brian Caspe, James Babson, Stephen Fisher; Action, Fantasy, Superhero

In 2004, "Home on the Range" was released by Walt Disney Pictures; Will Finn, John Sanford (directors/screenplay); Roseanne Barr, Judi Dench, Jennifer Tilly, Cuba Gooding Jr., Randy Quaid, Steve Buscemi, Charles Dennis, Charles Haid, Carole Cook, Joe Flaherty, Richard Riehle, Lance LeGault, G.W. Bailey, Dennis Weaver, Patrick Warburton, Estelle Harris, Governor Ann Richards, Marshall Efron, Mark Walton, Debi Derryberry, Troy Evans, Bill Farmer, Roger L. Jackson, Leslie Jordan, Edie McClurg, Phil Proctor, Evan Sabara, Jim Ward, Joe Whyte, Bruce A. Young, Roger Yuan; Comedy, Western, Musical, Adventure, Family, Animated

In 2004, "The Prince and Me" was released by Paramount Pictures; Martha Coolidge (director); Jack Amiel, Michael Begler, Katherine Fugate (screenplay); Julia Stiles, Luke Mably, Ben Miller, James Fox, Miranda Richardson, Alberta Watson, John Bourgeois, Zachary Knighton, Stephen O'Reilly, Elisabeth Waterston, Eliza Bennett, Devin Ratray, Clare Preuss, Yaani King, Eddie Irvine, Angelo Tsarouchas, Jacques Tourangeau, Joanne Baron, Stephen Singer, Sarah Manninen, Tony Munch, Claus Bue; Romance, Comedy

In 2004, "Walking Tall" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer; Kevin Bray (director); David Klass, Channing Gibson, David Levien, Brian Koppelman (screenplay); Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Johnny Knoxville, Neal McDonough, Michael Bowen, Kevin Durand, Kristen Wilson, Ashley Scott, Khleo Thomas, John Beasley, Cobie Smulders, Patrick Gallagher, Ryan Robbins, Michael Adamthwaite, Fred Keating, Kett Turton, Terence Kelly, Eric Keenleyside, Aaron Douglas, Michael Soltis, April Telek, Ben Cotton, Ty Olsson, Beverley Elliott, Mike Dopud; Action, Vigilante

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

In 2005, “Goin' Crazy” by Natalie peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Obsession (no es amor)” by Frankie J Featuring Baby Bash peaked at number 3 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Get Right (Remix)” by Jennifer Lopez Featuring Fabolous peaked at number 15 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Pieces” by Sum 41 peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

MuchMusic-Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Get Right (Remix)” by Jennifer Lopez Featuring Fabolous peaked at number 15 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Pieces” by Sum 41 peaked at number 1 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 2005, “Candy Shop” by 50 Cent Featuring Olivia peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Don't Say You Love Me” by Erasure peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Give Me Your Love” by XTM and DJ Chucky Present Annia peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “It Ended On An Oily Stage” by British Sea Power peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Let Me Love You” by Mario Winans peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “No Sleep Tonight” by The Faders peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Oh Yeah” by The Subways peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Shiver” by Natalie Imbruglia peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Volcano” by Damien Rice peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Over” by Lindsay Lohan peaked at number 27 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Shiver” by Natalie Imbruglia peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Candy Shop” by 50 Cent Featuring Olivia peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2005, “How We Do” by The Game Featuring 50 Cent peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Lovers and Friends” by Lil' Jon and The East Side Boyz Featuring Usher and Ludacris peaked at number 15 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Automatic (I'm Talking To You)” by Elize peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Let Me Love You” by Mario peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2005, “My Impossible Dream” by Glennis Grace peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Need To Feel Loved” by Reflekt Featuring Delline Bass peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Return To Sender” by Elvis Presley peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Star To Fall” by Cabin Crew peaked at number 24 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Thursday's Child” by Raffish peaked at number 28 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Krafty” by New Order peaked at number 24 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Las Vegas” by Martin Stenmarck peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Långt bortom tid och rum” by Mathias Holmgren peaked at number 20 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Roma” by Cameron Cartio peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “I Know” by Vanilla Ninja peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Liebt sie dich so wie ich?” by Christina Stürmer peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Wanted: Reasons” by Urban Ego peaked at number 21 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Bad Day” by Daniel Powter peaked at number 3 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Make Me Feel” by Benassi Bros. Featuring Dhany peaked at number 21 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Nobody's Home” by Avril Lavigne peaked at number 24 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Candy Shop” by 50 Cent Featuring Olivia peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2005, “In My Dreams” by Wig Wam [NO] peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “All That I Feel” by Tatana Featuring Pee peaked at number 20 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Caught Up” by Usher peaked at number 22 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “F--k Them All” by Mylène Farmer peaked at number 14 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “How We Do” by The Game Featuring 50 Cent peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

Italy 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “1, 2 Step” by Ciara Featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott peaked at number 12 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Candy Shop” by 50 Cent Featuring Olivia peaked at number 14 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2005, “I Just Wanna Live” by Good Charlotte peaked at number 9 on the Italy pop singles chart.

Finland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “1, 2 Step” by Ciara Featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott peaked at number 10 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Ain't Nothing Wrong” by Houston peaked at number 15 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Baby” by Fabolous Featuring Mike Shorey peaked at number 20 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Closest Thing To Heaven” by Tears For Fears peaked at number 12 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “I Wanna Cha Cha” by Two Pearls peaked at number 17 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Minä en tiedä mitään” by Yup peaked at number 1 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Right About Now” by Mousse T. with Emma Lanford peaked at number 6 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Star To Fall” by Cabin Crew peaked at number 4 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “The Killer's Song” by Carolina Marquez peaked at number 18 on the Finland pop singles chart.

Spain 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Angel de Orion” by Antonio Ega peaked at number 4 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Four To The Floor” by Starsailor peaked at number 9 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Get Ready For Love” by Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds peaked at number 20 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Soldier” by Destiny's Child Featuring T.I. and Lil' Wayne peaked at number 12 on the Spain pop singles chart.

Denmark 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Almost Here” by Brian McFadden Featuring Delta Goodrem peaked at number 2 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Rich Girl” by Gwen Stefani Featuring Eve peaked at number 3 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

Belgium 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Gelukkige Verjaardag” by Tonya peaked at number 19 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Hier Bij Jou” by Clouseau peaked at number 10 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

In 2005, “High and Alive” by Joeri Fransen peaked at number 8 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

In 2005, “In Da Club” by Cüva Featuring DJ F.R.A.N.K. peaked at number 13 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

Ireland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Crying Again” by Hazel Kaneswaran peaked at number 8 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

Germany 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Caught Up” by Usher peaked at number 26 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Geiles Jahr” by Sascha S. peaked at number 17 on the Germany pop singles chart.