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In 2000, Actor Sir Alec Guinness died at a southern England hospital at age 86. He has joined The Great Force in the Sky with his also-deceased Star Wars character Obi Wan Kenobi.

In 2001, “Insomniac with Dave Attell” began airing on Comedy Central

In 2002, Death claimed Los Angeles Lakers play-by-play announcer Chick Hearn at age 85.

In 2002, Death claimed soap opera actor Joshua Ryan Evans at age 20. He played Timmy, the doll come to life, on the soap Passions. In an unusual and pre-taped coincidence, his character, Timmy, died on Passions the same day.

In 2003, Josh Schwartz's The O.C. premiered on FOX.

In 2005, Kimberlin Brown returned to The Young and the Restless as Sheila Carter.

In 2005, The movies “The Dukes of Hazzard” and “Broken Flowers” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2006, Troy Aikman, a Super Bowl-winning quarterback with the Dallas Cowboys, and the late Reggie White, a two-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, were among the list of six new members enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Others were John Madden, Harry Carson, Warren Moon and Rayfield Wright.

In 2006, Warren Moon becomes the first black quarterback to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio; joined by Troy Aikman, John Madden, Rayfield Wright, Harry Carson and Reggie White.

In 2007, Comedian Stanley Myron Handelman died in Panorama City, California, at age 77.

In 2009, The Arena Football League suspended operations indefinitely.

In 2005, "Bailey's Billion$" was released by Echo Bridge Entertainment; Dean Cain, Laurie Holden, Jennifer Tilly, Tim Curry, Jon Lovitz; Comedy

In 2005, "Junebug" was released by Sony Pictures Classics; Phil Morrison (director); Angus MacLachlan (screenplay); Embeth Davidtz, Amy Adams, Ben McKenzie, Celia Weston, Alessandro Nivola, Scott Wilson, Jill Wagner, Frank Hoyt Taylor, Joanne Pankow, Alicia Van Couvering; Comedy, Drama

In 2005, "The Dukes of Hazzard" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Village Roadshow Pictures; Jay Chandrasekhar (director); John O'Brien (screenplay); Johnny Knoxville, Seann William Scott, Jessica Simpson, Burt Reynolds, Willie Nelson, M. C. Gainey, Joe Don Baker, Lynda Carter, David Koechner, Michael Weston, James Roday, Kevin Heffernan, Jacqui Maxwell, Alice Greczyn, Junior Brown, Barry Corbin, Andrew Prine, Steve Lemme, Erik Stolhanske, Paul Soter, Charlie Finn, A.J. Foyt IV, Rip Taylor, Jay Chandrasekhar, Nikki Griffin, Brendan Schetter; Comedy, Action

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

In 2000, “As We Lay” by Kelly Price peaked at number 64 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Bossy” by Kelis Featuring Too $hort peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Call On Me” by Janet Jackson and Nelly peaked at number 25 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Change Your Mind” by Sister Hazel peaked at number 59 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Cherchez Laghost” by Ghostface Killah peaked at number 98 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Cold Day In July” by The Dixie Chicks peaked at number 65 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Could I Have This Kiss Forever” by Whitney Houston and Enrique Iglesias peaked at number 52 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “No Matter What They Say” by Lil' Kim peaked at number 60 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Taking You Home” by Don Henley peaked at number 58 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2000, “Bent” by Matchbox Twenty peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2000, “I Wanna Know” by Joe peaked at number 6 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Keepin' It Real” by D-Cru peaked at number 40 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Simple Kind Of Life” by No Doubt peaked at number 52 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Since You've Been Gone” by Theory Of A Deadman peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Stars Are Blind” by Paris Hilton peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Unfaithful” by Rihanna peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

MuchMusic-Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2006, “Crazy” by Gnarls Barkley peaked at number 5 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Get Down” by b4-4 peaked at number 14 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2000, “I Wanna Know” by Joe peaked at number 12 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2000, “It's Gonna Be Me” by *N Sync peaked at number 1 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Judith” by A Perfect Circle peaked at number 19 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Since You've Been Gone” by Theory Of A Deadman peaked at number 9 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Stars Are Blind” by Paris Hilton peaked at number 11 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Unfaithful” by Rihanna peaked at number 1 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 2000, “7 Days” by Craig David peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Ain't No Other Man” by Christina Aguilera peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “All My Best Friends Are Metalheads” by Less Than Jake peaked at number 51 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Do What You Do (Earworm Song)” by The Clint Boon Experience! peaked at number 63 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Do You Believe” by Dejure peaked at number 100 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Eichelrück” by Da Hool peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Empire” by Kasabian peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Flee Fly Flo” by Fe-M@il (FE-MAIL) peaked at number 46 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Float” by Rico peaked at number 84 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Fly Bi” by Teebone Featuring MC Kie and MC Sparks peaked at number 43 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “For Sure” by Scooch peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Freestyler” by Bomfunk MC's peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Get Together” by Madonna peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Heartbeat - EP 14 (EP)” by Various Artists peaked at number 92 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Maria Maria” by Santana Featuring The Product G and B peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Minimal” by Pet Shop Boys peaked at number 19 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Opera” by Cass and Slide peaked at number 94 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Pure Pleasure Seeker” by Moloko peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Rome Wasn't Built In A Day” by Morcheeba peaked at number 34 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Tell Me Why” by Supermode peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Trouble” by Ray LaMontagne peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “When The World Is Running Down (You Can't Go Wrong)” by Different Gear vs. The Police peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Why Didn't You Call Me?” by Macy Gray peaked at number 38 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2000, “You” by Point Break peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2006, “Buttons” by The Pussycat Dolls Featuring Snoop Dogg peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Can You Stand The Heat” by Anuj peaked at number 44 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Desensitized” by Invertigo peaked at number 29 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2000, “I Wanna Know” by Joe peaked at number 34 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Just Around The Hill” by Sash! peaked at number 26 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Nothing At All” by Kasey Chambers peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Nothing In This World” by Taxiride peaked at number 43 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Ordinary Girl” by Jackson Mendoza peaked at number 24 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Sandstorm” by Darude peaked at number 40 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Sexy Love” by Ne-Yo peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2000, “The Hollow” by A Perfect Circle peaked at number 49 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Trying To Live My Life Without You” by John Farnham peaked at number 42 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Wonderful” by Everclear peaked at number 38 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2000, “Could I Have This Kiss Forever” by Whitney Houston and Enrique Iglesias peaked at number 7 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Spinning Around” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2006, 😉🤣 “He's A Pirate (Remixes)” by Klaus Badelt / Tiësto peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2000, “B-Boys and Flygirls” by Bomfunk MC's peaked at number 14 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Beautiful Thing” by Do peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Girls Like Us” by B-15 Project Featuring Crissy D and Lady G peaked at number 48 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Not The First” by In Full Color peaked at number 45 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Oh la la l'amour” by Jannes peaked at number 7 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Stars Are Blind” by Paris Hilton peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Sunshine Reggae” by Laid Back vs. Funkstar De Luxe peaked at number 35 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Toppertje!” by Guillermo and Tropical Danny peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Wat ik zou willen” by Frans Bauer and Marianne Weber peaked at number 15 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Within My Hands” by Boris [NL] peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2000, 😉 “The Real Slim Shady” by Eminem peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2006, 😉🤣 “Hard Rock Hallelujah” by Lordi peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Happy People” by Barbados peaked at number 43 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Hiphopper” by Thomas Rusiak Featuring Teddybears STHLM peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2000, “I Think I'm In Love With You” by Jessica Simpson peaked at number 47 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Last One Standing” by Girl Thing peaked at number 24 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Mosquito” by Loco Loco peaked at number 12 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Vamos a bailar” by Rigo Featuring Dogge Doggelito peaked at number 13 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Will I Ever” by Alice Deejay peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2000, 😉 “The Real Slim Shady” by Eminem peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Buttons” by The Pussycat Dolls Featuring Snoop Dogg peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Chemical Reaction” by Sasha peaked at number 39 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2000, “I Disappear” by Metallica peaked at number 25 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2000, “I'm Outta Love” by Anastacia peaked at number 3 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Loud Music” by Missy May peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Seine Strassen” by Xavier Naidoo peaked at number 40 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Sol de verao” by Alessao Vilhoso and The Tso peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Sun Fun Baby (Looky Looky)” by Passion Fruit peaked at number 33 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2006, “World, Hold On (Children Of The Sky)” by Bob Sinclar Featuring Steve Edwards peaked at number 17 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2000, “Belsunce Breakdown” by Bouga peaked at number 8 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Coup de boule” by La Plage peaked at number 1 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Hey arriba” by Raydel peaked at number 15 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Lady (Hear Me Tonight)” by Modjo peaked at number 7 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Last Night” by Chris Anderson Featuring DJ Robbie peaked at number 29 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Maria Maria” by Santana Featuring The Product G and B peaked at number 1 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Ne dis jamais” by Sinik Featuring Vitaa peaked at number 26 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Sunny” by Christophe Willem peaked at number 3 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2000, “I'm In Love” by John The Whistler peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Loving You Girl” by Opus X peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Stars Are Blind” by Paris Hilton peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Wanna C U Dance” by BWY (Black White and Yellow) peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2006, “4ever” by The Veronicas peaked at number 26 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Maneater” by Nelly Furtado peaked at number 3 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Mas que nada” by Sérgio Mendes Featuring Black Eyed Peas peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Sexy Love” by Ne-Yo peaked at number 29 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Spinning Around” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 34 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

Italy 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2006, “Dentro alla scatola” by Mondo Marcio vs. Finley peaked at number 12 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2006, “You You You” by James Kakande peaked at number 20 on the Italy pop singles chart.

Finland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2006, 😉🤣 “He's A Pirate (Remixes)” by Klaus Badelt / Tiësto peaked at number 7 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2006, “1983” by Paolo Mojo peaked at number 12 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Buttons” by The Pussycat Dolls Featuring Snoop Dogg peaked at number 11 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Cha Cha” by Chelo peaked at number 13 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Control Freak” by Armin van Buuren peaked at number 18 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2000, “It Feels So Good” by Sonique peaked at number 7 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Minne vaan” by Tiktak peaked at number 16 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Positive” by Jussi Polet peaked at number 8 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Sandstorm” by Darude peaked at number 3 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2006, “That Once In A Lifetime” by Untouchable 3 peaked at number 14 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2000, “The Ultimate Jedi Mind Trick - Episode IV” by Paleface peaked at number 19 on the Finland pop singles chart.

Spain 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2006, “Diabulus in musica” by Mägo de Oz peaked at number 3 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2000, “El amor de mi tierra” by Carlos Vives peaked at number 17 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Summerlove” by David Tavaré Featuring U-Gene peaked at number 1 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Vive” by Greta Y Los Garbo peaked at number 3 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Wire and Glass” by The Who peaked at number 9 on the Spain pop singles chart.

Denmark 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2006, “Dance!” by Goleo VI Presents Lumidee vs. Fatman Scoop peaked at number 17 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Stars Are Blind” by Paris Hilton peaked at number 5 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

Belgium 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2006, “Mambo!” by Helena Paparizou peaked at number 18 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Mas que nada” by Sérgio Mendes Featuring Black Eyed Peas peaked at number 7 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

Ireland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2006, “Get Together” by Madonna peaked at number 17 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2006, “July (live)” by Mundy peaked at number 12 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2006, “One Is Fun / Are You Not?” by Aftermath peaked at number 11 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

Germany 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2006, “1. ... 2. ... 3. ...” by Bela B. Featuring Charlotte Roche peaked at number 16 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Danke” by Xavier Naidoo peaked at number 1 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Ist das alles?” by Verena (Big Brother) peaked at number 29 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Klar” by Jan Delay peaked at number 20 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2000, “Pornostar” by C.O.P. Project peaked at number 49 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2006, “Sommer unseres Lebens” by Sebastian Hämer peaked at number 9 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2006, “World, Hold On (Children Of The Sky)” by Bob Sinclar Featuring Steve Edwards peaked at number 19 on the Germany pop singles chart.