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In 2001, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman announced his retirement from the NFL. He completed 2,898-of-4,715 passes for 32,942 yards with 165 TDs and 141 INTs over his 12-year career, all with the Cowboys.

In 2004, On Days of Our Lives, Deidre Hall took on the role of Hattie for the first time.

In 2004, The movies “The Whole Ten Yards”, “The Alamo”, “Bon Voyage”, “The Girl Next Door” featuring some ugly actress, and “Ella Enchanted” featuring a beautiful actress Anne Hathaway opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2004, Nick and Mary Yankovic, the parents of “Weird Al” Yankovic, die of carbon monoxide poisoning in their Fallbrook, California, home on. Their accidental deaths are caused by a fire burning without an open flue.

In 2009, On As the World Turns, Damian Grimaldi (Paolo Seganti) spotted posters of his face on a bare-chested model from Playman magazine all around Old Town.

In 2009, “Parks and Recreation” began airing on NBC. It introduced viewers to the endlessly optimistic Leslie Knope and the quirky inhabitants of Pawnee, Indiana. The series would go on to become a beloved sitcom, celebrated for its humor, heart, and unforgettable characters.

In 2000, "Angels in the Infield" was released by ABC / Buena Vista Television / Walt Disney Television / Roger Birnbaum Productions; Robert King (director/screenplay); Garrett K. Shiff (screenplay); Patrick Warburton, David Alan Grier, Brittney Irvin, Colin Fox, Kurt Fuller, Rebecca Jenkins, Duane Davis, Beau Starr, Peter Keleghan, Dan Duran, Rufus Crawford, Tamara Hickey, Kyle Kass, Guilio Kukurugya, Hannah Lochner, Rachel Skarsten; Comedy, Drama, Sports; Live Action

In 2000, "Don Quixote" was released by TNT / Hallmark Entertainment; Peter Yates (director); John Mortimer (screenplay); John Lithgow, Bob Hoskins, Isabella Rossellini, Vanessa Williams, Lambert Wilson, Amelia Warner, Tony Haygarth, Peter Eyre, Lilo Baur, James Purefoy, Trevor Peacock, Linda Bassett, Barry Stanton, Alun Raglan, Michael Feast, Graham Crowden, Amparo Valle, Alicia Borrachero, Ruth Sheen, Sean Gilder, Francis Magee, Jessica Oyelowo, Michael Culkin, Timothy Bateson, Antonio Gil; Adventure, Comedy, Romance; Live Action

In 2000, "Fail Safe" was released by CBS / Sony Pictures Television / Warner Bros. Television Distribution; Stephen Frears (director); Walter Bernstein (screenplay); George Clooney, Richard Dreyfuss, Harvey Keitel, Noah Wyle, Hank Azaria, Don Cheadle, James Cromwell, Brian Dennehy, Sam Elliott, John Diehl, Norman Lloyd, Bill Smitrovich, Doris Belack, Grant Heslov, Tommy Hinkley, Thom Mathews, Cynthia Ettinger, Will Rothhaar, Gregory Sporleder, Walter Cronkite, Ilia Volok, Eugene Lazarev, John Philbin, Matt Adler, John Vargas, Chris Hendrie, Reiley McClendon; Drama, Thriller; Live Action

In 2004, "The Alamo" was released by Touchstone Pictures / Imagine Entertainment; John Lee Hancock (director); Leslie Bohem, Stephen Gaghan (screenplay); Dennis Quaid, Billy Bob Thornton, Jason Patric, Patrick Wilson, Jordi Mollà, Emilio Echevarría, Marc Blucas, Leon Rippy, Kevin Page, Stephen Bruton, Ricardo Antonio Chavira, Emily Deschanel, W. Earl Brown, Tom Everett, Rance Howard, Stewart Finlay-McLennan, Castulo Guerra, Rutherford Cravens, Dameon Clarke, Tom Davidson, Robert Prentiss, Joe Stevens, Laura Clifton, Brandon Smith, Francisco Philbert, Flavio Hinojosa, Michael Crabtree, Nathan Price; Drama, History, War, Western

In 2004, "Ella Enchanted" was released by Miramax Films; Tommy O'Haver (director); Laurie Craig, Karen McCullah Lutz, Kirsten Smith, Jennifer Heath, Michele J. Wolff (screenplay); Anne Hathaway, Hugh Dancy, Cary Elwes, Vivica A. Fox, Joanna Lumley, Jimi Mistry, Steve Coogan, Heidi Klum, Minnie Driver, Patrick Bergin, Eric Idle, Aidan McArdle, Lucy Punch, Jennifer Higham, Jim Carter, Parminder Nagra, Donna Dent, Alvaro Lucchesi, Johnny Nguyen; Comedy, Fantasy, Family, Musical

In 2004, "The Girl Next Door" was released by 20th Century Fox / Regency Enterprises; Luke Greenfield (director); Stuart Blumberg, David T. Wagner, Brent Goldberg (screenplay); Emile Hirsch, Elisha Cuthbert, Timothy Olyphant, James Remar, Chris Marquette, Paul Dano, Olivia Wilde, Sunny Leone, Amanda Swisten, Sung Hi Lee, Timothy Bottoms, Donna Bullock, Jacob Young, Matt Wiese; Comedy, Romantic

In 2004, "Shaun of the Dead" was released by Universal Pictures / StudioCanal / Working Title Films; Edgar Wright (director/screenplay); Simon Pegg (screenplay); Simon Pegg, Kate Ashfield, Lucy Davis, Nick Frost, Dylan Moran, Bill Nighy, Penelope Wilton, Jessica Stevenson, Peter Serafinowicz, Rafe Spall, Martin Freeman, Reece Shearsmith, Tamsin Greig, Julia Deakin, Matt Lucas; Comedy, Horror

In 2004, "The Whole Ten Yards" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Franchise Pictures / Cheyenne Enterprises; Howard Deutch (director); George Gallo (screenplay); Bruce Willis, Matthew Perry, Amanda Peet, Kevin Pollak, Natasha Henstridge, Frank Collison, Johnny Messner, Silas Weir Mitchell, Sione Faka'osilea, Tasha Smith, Samantha Harris; Crime, Comedy

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

In 2005, “Since U Been Gone” by Kelly Clarkson peaked at number 2 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “U Don't Know Me” by T.I. peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Caught Up” by Usher peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Rich Girl” by Gwen Stefani Featuring Eve peaked at number 4 on the Canada pop singles chart.

MuchMusic-Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Caught Up” by Usher peaked at number 1 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Rich Girl” by Gwen Stefani Featuring Eve peaked at number 4 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 2005, “Giving You Up” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “He Wasn't” by Avril Lavigne peaked at number 23 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Hope” by Twista Featuring Faith Evans peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “I See Girls (Tom Neville remix)” by Studio B peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “It's Like That” by Mariah Carey peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Laika” by Arcade Fire peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Negotiate With Love” by Rachel Stevens peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Redondo Beach / There Is A Light That Never Goes Out” by Morrissey peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “The Last Resort” by Dead 60S peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Time To Grow” by Lemar peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Beautiful Soul” by Jesse McCartney peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Candy Shop” by 50 Cent Featuring Olivia peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2005, “It's Like That” by Mariah Carey peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Sly” by The Cat Empire peaked at number 23 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Whatever Will Be” by Tammin peaked at number 13 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Moonshine” by Savage Featuring Akon peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Geef mij je angst” by Guus Meeuwis peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Keine Lust” by Rammstein peaked at number 19 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Processed Beats” by Kasabian peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Håll om mig” by Nanne peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Let Me Go” by 3 Doors Down peaked at number 16 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2005, “One Step Closer” by B-Boys International peaked at number 19 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Emanuela” by Fettes Brot peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2005, “From Zero To Hero” by Sarah Connor peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Suavemente” by Scooter peaked at number 27 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “El bimbo” by Marlene Mourreau peaked at number 29 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Everybody's Changing” by Keane peaked at number 10 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Let Me Love You” by Mario peaked at number 7 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Écris l'histoire” by Grégory Lemarchal peaked at number 2 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Surrender” by Kristian Valen peaked at number 11 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Toi and moi” by Lorie peaked at number 29 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

Italy 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Ballata per la mia piccola iena” by Afterhours peaked at number 9 on the Italy pop singles chart.

Finland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Back To Basics” by The Shapeshifters peaked at number 5 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Born Slippy” by Yves Deruyter peaked at number 7 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Destroy Rock 'n' Roll” by Mylo peaked at number 13 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Everywhere” by LnM Projekt Featuring Bonnie Bailey peaked at number 8 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Langat” by Kardia peaked at number 12 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Tool Of The Devil” by Thunderstone peaked at number 3 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Turn Da Lights Off” by Tweet Featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott peaked at number 20 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Two White Monkeys” by Beats and Styles peaked at number 15 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “When The Dawn Breaks” by Narcotic Thrust peaked at number 10 on the Finland pop singles chart.

Spain 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Canto (El mismo dolor)” by Bunbury peaked at number 1 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2005, “El mundo” by Seguridad Social peaked at number 20 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Llena de luz y de sal” by Sérgio Contreras peaked at number 8 on the Spain pop singles chart.

Denmark 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Baker Street” by Bailar Project peaked at number 19 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Balla da li” by Boom Boxx Featuring Linda O. peaked at number 12 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

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

In 2005, “Protect Your Ears” by DJ Aligator Project peaked at number 4 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

Belgium 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Rich Girl” by Gwen Stefani Featuring Eve peaked at number 4 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

Ireland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, 😉🤣 “(Is This The Way To) Amarillo?” by Tony Christie Featuring Peter Kay peaked at number 1 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Giving You Up” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 20 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “It's Like That” by Mariah Carey peaked at number 11 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

Germany 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Zeit für Optimisten” by Silbermond peaked at number 18 on the Germany pop singles chart.