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In 2000, “Dora the Explorer” began airing on Nick Jr.

In 2005, On the cover of TV Guide: one of four “The Beatles” covers. This TV rag has completely forgotten how to be a TV listings magazine.

In 2007, Mattel, the worldʹs largest toy company, recalled nearly 19 million toys made in China, about half of them distributed in the United States. Included were more than 400,000 toy cars said to be coated with lead.

In 2009, The movies “District 9”, “Bandslam”, “Paper Heart”, and “The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2009, The movies “Ponyo” and “The Time Travelerʹs Wife” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2009, "Bandslam" was released by Summit Entertainment; Todd Graff (director); Dan Berendsen (screenplay); Gaelan Connell, Alyson Michalka, Vanessa Hudgens, Lisa Kudrow, Scott Porter, Ryan Donowho, Charlie Saxton, Tim Jo, David Bowie, Lisa Chung, Elvy Yost; Musical, Romantic, Comedy, Drama

In 2009, "District 9" was released by TriStar Pictures; Neill Blomkamp (director/screenplay); Terri Tatchell (screenplay); Sharlto Copley, Jason Cope, David James, Mandla Gaduka, William Allen Young, Eugene Wanangwa Khumbanyiwa, Kenneth Nkosi, Nathalie Boltt, Sylvaine Strike, John Sumner, Jed Brophy, Vittorio Leonardi, Nick Boraine, Trevor Coppola, Vanessa Haywood, Louis Minnaar, Nick Blake, Johan van Schoor, Marian Hooman, Jonathan Taylor, Stella Steenkamp, Tim Gordon, Robert Hobbs; Sci-Fi, Action

In 2009, "Earth Days" was released by Zeitgeist Films; Robert Stone (director); Documentary

In 2009, "The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard" was released by Paramount Vantage / Gary Sanchez Productions; Neal Brennan (director); Andy Stock, Rick Stempson (screenplay); Jeremy Piven, Ving Rhames, James Brolin, David Koechner, Kathryn Hahn, Ed Helms, Jordana Spiro, Craig Robinson, Tony Hale, Ken Jeong, Rob Riggle, Alan Thicke, Charles Napier, Jonathan Sadowski, Noureen DeWulf, Wendie Malick, Bryan Callen, Joey Kern, Matt Walsh, Ian Roberts, Kristen Schaal, Christopher Gartin, Jessica St. Clair, Morgan Murphy, Gwen Stewart, T.J. Miller, Molly Erdman, Paul Lieberstein, Will Ferrell, Gina Gershon, Bradley Steven Perry, Kulap Vilaysack; Comedy

In 2009, "Grace" was released by Anchor Bay Entertainment; Paul Solet (director); Jordan Ladd, Gabrielle Rose, Stephen Park; Horror

In 2009, "I Sell the Dead" was released by IFC Films; Dir. Glenn McQuaid; Cast: Dominic Monaghan, Ron Perlman, Larry Fessenden, Angus Scrimm; genre?

In 2009, "It Might Get Loud" was released by Sony Pictures Classics; Davis Guggenheim (director); Jack White, Jimmy Page, The Edge; Documentary

In 2009, "Ponyo" was released by Walt Disney Pictures / Studio Ghibli; Hayao Miyazaki (director); Noah Cyrus, Frankie Jonas, Tina Fey, Matt Damon, Liam Neeson, Cate Blanchett, Lily Tomlin, Cloris Leachman, Betty White, Jennessa Rose, Kurt Knutsson, Akiko Yano; Animated, Fantasy

In 2009, "Spread" was released by Anchor Bay Entertainment; David MacKenzie (director); Ashton Kutcher, Anne Heche; Sex, Comedy

In 2009, "The Time Traveler's Wife" was released by New Line Cinema; Robert Schwentke (director); Bruce Joel Rubin (screenplay); Eric Bana, Rachel McAdams, Arliss Howard, Ron Livingston, Stephen Tobolowsky, Michelle Nolden, Hailey McCann, Brooklynn Proulx, Alex Ferris, Fiona Reid, Philip J. Craig, Broken Social Scene, Michael Bell, Anne Lockhart, Mona Marshall, Scott Menville, Paul Pape; Romantic, Sci-Fi, Drama

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

In 2004, “I Like That” by Houston Featuring Chingy, Nate Dogg and I-20 peaked at number 11 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Southside” by Lloyd peaked at number 24 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Turn Me On” by Kevin Lyttle Featuring Spragga Benz peaked at number 4 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Jesus Walks” by Kanye West peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

MuchMusic-Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Jesus Walks” by Kanye West peaked at number 9 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 2004, “All Mapped Out” by Departure peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Get Up Stand Up” by Stellar Project Featuring Brandi Emma peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Meant To Live” by Switchfoot peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “My Happy Ending” by Avril Lavigne peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Sick and Tired” by Anastacia peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “The Sun Is Shining (Down On Me)” by DT8 Project peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “We Are” by Ana Johnsson peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Accidentally In Love” by Counting Crows peaked at number 11 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Four To The Floor” by Starsailor peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Move Ya Body” by Nina Sky Featuring Jabba peaked at number 25 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2004, “My Happy Ending” by Avril Lavigne peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Scar” by Missy Higgins peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Sick and Tired” by Anastacia peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Overnight Celebrity” by Twista peaked at number 12 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Save Yourself” by Greg Johnson peaked at number 24 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “(You Are) Not My Father” by Bad Candy peaked at number 17 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Broken” by Seether Featuring Amy Lee peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2004, “How Come” by D12 peaked at number 9 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Moppie” by Lange Frans and Baas B Featuring Brace peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Eviga längtan” by Shirley Clamp peaked at number 24 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Julie” by Jens Lekman peaked at number 14 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Som sommaren” by Jimmy Jansson peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Turn and Walk Away” by Karl Martindahl peaked at number 21 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2004, “What's That Girl Doing With That Boy?” by Superboy peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Believe In You” by Pop@rt peaked at number 15 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Sick and Tired” by Anastacia peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Star That You Are” by Missy May peaked at number 7 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “(Choopeta) Mamãe eu quero” by T-Rio peaked at number 2 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Femme Like U (Donne-moi ton corps)” by K-Maro peaked at number 1 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Yaka dansé!” by Soma Riba peaked at number 27 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Burn” by Usher peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Du og jeg” by Tine peaked at number 15 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Everybody's Fool” by Evanescence peaked at number 17 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Burn” by Usher peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “My Happy Ending” by Avril Lavigne peaked at number 23 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

Finland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, 😉🤣 “Spider-Man Theme” by Michael Bublé peaked at number 15 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “California Dreamin'” by Royal Gigolos peaked at number 19 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “F--k It (I Don't Want You Back)” by Florida Inc. peaked at number 17 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Kylki kyljessä” by Pikku G peaked at number 4 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Kylmää” by Uniklubi peaked at number 3 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Lola's Theme” by The Shapeshifters peaked at number 9 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Sick and Tired” by Anastacia peaked at number 8 on the Finland pop singles chart.

Spain 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Diras que estoy loco” by Mam peaked at number 1 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Lola” by Pastora peaked at number 13 on the Spain pop singles chart.

Denmark 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Burn” by Usher peaked at number 10 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Davaj davaj” by DJ Aligator peaked at number 7 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Klovnen er død” by Lars Lilholt Band peaked at number 16 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Rock Tha Party” by Bombay Rockers peaked at number 5 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Y-Not” by Y-Not peaked at number 12 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

Belgium 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Força” by Nelly Furtado peaked at number 14 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Move Ya Body” by Nina Sky Featuring Jabba peaked at number 11 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Push Up” by Freestylers peaked at number 1 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

In 2004, “The Promise You Made / La promesse” by Kate Ryan peaked at number 8 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

Ireland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Accidentally In Love” by Counting Crows peaked at number 3 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “True Companion” by Tommy Fleming peaked at number 15 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

Germany 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Da Unbeatables” by Raptile Featuring Valezka peaked at number 14 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2004, “How Come” by D12 peaked at number 15 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Mein Teil” by Rammstein peaked at number 2 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Zurück” by Samy Deluxe peaked at number 22 on the Germany pop singles chart.