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In 2000, Pulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist Jeff MacNally died in Baltimore, Maryland, at age 52.

In 2001, The movies “Sword Fish” and “Evolution” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2001, “Time Squad” began airing on Cartoon Network

In 2001, Two major league Texas teams met during the regular season for the first time in history. Thanks to interleague play, the Houston Astros and the Texas Rangers began their series in what was dubbed the Lone Star Series. The Astros beat the Rangers, 5-4.

In 2002, On the cover of TV Guide: one of six covers of a cast of “Friends”

In 2002, British-Canadian Lennox Lewis retains boxingʹs WBC Heavyweight title with eighth-round knockout of American Mike Tyson.

In 2003, Tammy Wynette's "Stand By Your Man" was ranked #1 in CMT's 100 Greatest Songs Of Country Music. Ex-husband George Jones was placed at #2, with "He Stopped Loving Her Today." Followed by "Crazy", Patsy Cline, "Ring of Fire", Johnny Cash, "Your Cheatin' Heart", Hank Williams, "Friends in Low Places", Friends in Low Places, "I Fall to Pieces", Patsy Cline, "Galveston", Glen Campbell, "Behind Closed Doors", Behind Closed Doors and "Mammas Don't Let Your Babies Grow Up to Be Cowboys", Waylon Jennings & Willie Nelson.

In 2005, Kristina Wagner exited General Hospital as Felicia; she returned in 2007.

In 2005, On As the World Turns, Jack Snyder (Michael Park) rescued Carly Tenney (Maura West) from a burning house.

In 2007, The movies “Oceanʹs Thirteen”, “Daywatch”, and “Surfʹs Up” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A. Sounds like a beach and ocean theme going on! Where's David Hasselhoff in all this!

In 2001, "The Anniversary Party" was released by Fine Line Features; Jennifer Jason Leigh, Alan Cumming (directors/screenplay); Jennifer Jason Leigh, Alan Cumming, Kevin Kline, John C. Reilly, Jane Adams, Parker Posey, Phoebe Cates, Gwyneth Paltrow, Denis O'Hare, Mina Badie, John Benjamin Hickey, Michael Panes, Jennifer Beals, Matt Malloy, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Blair Tefkin, Karen Kilgariff, Craig Chester, JR Reed, Sadie Frost, Matt McGrath; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 2001, "Bride of the Wind" was released by Paramount Classics; Bruce Beresford (director); Marilyn Levy (screenplay); Sarah Wynter, Jonathan Pryce, Vincent Perez, Simon Verhoeven, Gregor Seberg, Dagmar Schwarz, Wolfgang Hubsch, August Schmolzer, Johannes Silberschneider, Hans Steunzer, Robert Herzl; Period, Drama; Live Action

In 2001, "Evolution" was released by DreamWorks / Columbia Pictures / The Montecito Picture Company; Ivan Reitman (director); David Diamond, David Weissman, Don Jakoby (screenplay); David Duchovny, Orlando Jones, Seann William Scott, Julianne Moore, Ted Levine, Ethan Suplee, Michael Ray Bower, Pat Kilbane, Ty Burrell, Dan Aykroyd, Katharine Towne, Gregory Itzin, Michelle Wolff, Sarah Silverman, Richard Moll, Michael McGrady, Steven Gilborn, Michael Chapman, Kyle Gass, Jennifer Savidge, Jerry Trainor, Stephanie Hodge, Kristen Meadows, Winifred Freedman, Miriam Flynn, Mary Pat Gleason, Lee Garlington, Kenny Blank, John Cho, Chris Wylde, Marty Belafsky, Tom Davis, Tom Woodruff Jr., Ashley Clark, Caroline Reitman; Sci-Fi, Comedy; Live Action

In 2001, "Swordfish" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Village Roadshow Pictures / Silver Pictures; Dominic Sena (director); Skip Woods (screenplay); John Travolta, Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Don Cheadle, Vinnie Jones, Sam Shepard, Drea de Matteo, Rudolf Martin, Zach Grenier, Camryn Grimes, Kirk B.R. Woller, Carmen Argenziano, Tim DeKay, Angelo Pagan, Laura Lane; Action, Thriller; Live Action

In 2007, "Hostel: Part II" was released by Lionsgate; Eli Roth (director/screenplay); Lauren German, Roger Bart, Heather Matarazzo, Bijou Phillips, Richard Burgi, Vera Jordanova, Milan Kňažko, Stanislav Ianevski, Jay Hernandez, Jordan Ladd, Roman Janecka, Monika Malacova, Zuzana Geislerová, Patrick Zigo, Luc Merenda, Edwige Fenech, Ivan Furak, Lillian Malkina, Ruggero Deodato, Milda Havlas; Splatter

In 2007, "La Vie en rose" was released by Picturehouse; Olivier Dahan (director/screenplay); Isabelle Sobelman (screenplay); Marion Cotillard, Gérard Depardieu, Sylvie Testud, Pascal Greggory, Emmanuelle Seigner, Jean-Paul Rouve, Clotilde Courau, Jean-Pierre Martins, Catherine Allégret, Marc Barbé, Marie-Armelle Deguy, Caroline Raynaud, Denis Ménochet, Pavlína Němcová, Harry Hadden-Paton, Caroline Sihol, Pauline Burlet, Farida Amrouche; Biography, Musical

In 2007, "Ocean's Thirteen" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Village Roadshow Pictures / Jerry Weintraub Productions; Steven Soderbergh (director); Brian Koppelman, David Levien (screenplay); George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Andy García, Don Cheadle, Bernie Mac, Ellen Barkin, Al Pacino, Elliott Gould, Casey Affleck, Scott Caan, Eddie Jemison, Shaobo Qin, Carl Reiner, Eddie Izzard, Vincent Cassel, Bob Einstein, Olga Sosnovska, David Paymer, Julian Sands, Jerry Weintraub, Oprah Winfrey, Ivar Brogger, Armen Weitzman, Noureen DeWulf, Don McManus, Jon Wellner, Angel Oquendo, Wayne Péré, Joe Chrest, Tim Conlon, Taro Akebono, Michael Harney, Margaret Travolta, Tommy Hinkley, Scott L. Schwartz, Gregor Collins, Michael Mantell, Michael Miranda; Heist, Comedy

In 2007, "Surf's Up" was released by Columbia Pictures / Sony Pictures Animation; Ash Brannon, Chris Buck (directors/screenplay); Don Rhymer, Chris Jenkins (screenplay); Shia LaBeouf, Jeff Bridges, Zooey Deschanel, Jon Heder, James Woods, Diedrich Bader, Mario Cantone, Dana Belben, Brian Posehn, Kelly Slater, Rob Machado, Ash Brannon, Chris Buck, Sal Masekela, Maddie Taylor, Bob Bergen, Johanna Braddy, John Cygan, Courtnee Draper, Bill Farmer, Teresa Ganzel, Jess Harnell, Sherry Lynn, Laraine Newman, Jan Rabson, Jacob Zachar, Ryder Buck, Reese Elowe, Jack P. Ranjo, Crawford Wilson, Danny Mann, Mickie McGowan; Comedy, Animation, Mockumentary

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

In 2002, “Addictive” by Truth Hurts Featuring Rakim peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Wasting My Time” by Default peaked at number 13 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, “Bring It Home” by Swollen Members peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

MuchMusic-Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, “Bring It Home” by Swollen Members peaked at number 1 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 2002, 🤔😊 “Anthem (2002 Fifa World Cup Official Anthem)” by Vangelis peaked at number 98 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2002, 🤔😊 “Go England” by England Boys peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2002, 🤔😊 “Hey Baby (uhh, ahh) (Unofficial World Cup Remix)” by DJ Ötzi peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2002, 🤔😊 “World Cup In Our Hands” by People United peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Dreamer / Gets Me Through” by Ozzy Osbourne peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Goldenballs (Mr Beckham To You)” by Bell and Spurling peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Light My Fire” by Will Young peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Pass The Courvoisier Part II” by Busta Rhymes Featuring P. Diddy and Pharrell Williams peaked at number 16 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Punk” by Ferry Corsten peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2002, “We're On The Ball” by Ant and Dec peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, “7 Years” by Superheist peaked at number 29 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Beautiful” by Disco Montego Featuring Katie Underwood peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Hella Good” by No Doubt peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2002, “No Relief” by Hannah [AU] peaked at number 18 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Something” by Lasgo peaked at number 19 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Strange Relationship” by Darren Hayes peaked at number 16 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2002, “U-Turn” by Usher peaked at number 7 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2002, “What's Luv?” by Fat Joe Featuring Ashanti peaked at number 4 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, “Easy Tonight” by Five For Fighting peaked at number 20 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Here Is Gone” by Goo Goo Dolls peaked at number 17 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Soak Up The Sun” by Sheryl Crow peaked at number 19 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, “Don't Let Me Get Me” by P!nk peaked at number 11 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2002, “If Tomorrow Never Comes” by Ronan Keating peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2002, “So I Begin” by Galleon peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2002, “What's A Matter You People” by The Kelly Family peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, “Without Me” by Eminem peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, “Because The Night” by Jan Wayne peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Don't Let Me Get Me” by P!nk peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Freak Like Me” by Sugababes peaked at number 22 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Leap Of Faith” by David Charvet peaked at number 19 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Without Me” by Eminem peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, “Enlève ton maillot!” by Les Waka peaked at number 27 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Got What You Need” by Eve Featuring Drag-On peaked at number 15 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Il faut du temps” by Sandrine François peaked at number 24 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Tainted Love” by Marilyn Manson peaked at number 25 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, “Convertible Candy (EP)” by Cadillac peaked at number 11 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Don't Let Me Get Me” by P!nk peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Freak Like Me” by Sugababes peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2002, “From Sarah With Love” by Sarah Connor peaked at number 14 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, “Imbranato” by Tiziano Ferro peaked at number 29 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2002, “No More Drama” by Mary J. Blige peaked at number 17 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Without Me” by Eminem peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Youth Of The Nation” by P.O.D. peaked at number 16 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

Italy 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, “A Thousand Miles” by Vanessa Carlton peaked at number 6 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Cosa resterà (In A Song)” by Eiffel 65 peaked at number 12 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Don't Say Goodbye” by Paulina Rubio peaked at number 18 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Slow Burn” by David Bowie peaked at number 16 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Vivi davvero” by Giorgia peaked at number 5 on the Italy pop singles chart.

Finland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, “Don't You Want Me” by Alcazar peaked at number 18 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Here To Stay” by Korn peaked at number 7 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Hungry” by Kosheen peaked at number 10 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Pelkkää viihdettä” by Rockin Da North Featuring Elastinen, Yor123, Jurassikki, Flegmaatikot, Ezkimo, Paleface, Skandaali peaked at number 2 on the Finland pop singles chart.

Spain 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, “Andaluz de nacimento / Tango” by Hora Zulu peaked at number 16 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Flowtation 2002” by Vincent de Moor peaked at number 18 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Groove II” by Abel The Kid and Raúl Ortiz peaked at number 6 on the Spain pop singles chart.

Denmark 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, “Bop Bop Baby” by Westlife peaked at number 3 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Get It On” by Paps'n'Skar peaked at number 10 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Give Me Some More” by DJ Gert peaked at number 16 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Without Me” by Eminem peaked at number 1 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

Germany 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, “Bimbo” by Lambretta peaked at number 27 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Bop Bop Baby” by Westlife peaked at number 15 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Foolish” by Ashanti peaked at number 26 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Time After Time” by Novaspace peaked at number 6 on the Germany pop singles chart.