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In 2001, The last original “Mister Rogers Neighborhood” episode aired on PBS.

In 2001, The movie “Jeepers Creepers” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2002, “InuYasha” began airing on Cartoon Network

In 2004, The cartoon “Father of the Pride” premiered on NBC.

In 2004, “Star Trek” actor James Doohan, famed for his portrayal of “Beam Me Up” Scotty, the intrepid engineer who kept the starship Enterprise warping across galaxies, grinned and waved to fans as he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It was expected to be the last public appearance of the 84-year-old performer, who was recently diagnosed with Alzheimerʹs disease (news — web sites) and also suffers from Parkinsonʹs disease (news — web sites), diabetes and lung fibrosis.

In 2005, The movie “The Constant Gardener” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2006, Police in Norway recovered the Edvard Munch (AYDʹ-vart moongk) masterpieces “The Scream” and “Madonna” two years after masked gunmen grabbed the national art treasures in front of stunned visitors at an Oslo museum.

In 2007, The movies “Self Medicated”, “Mr. Beanʹs Holiday”, and “Halloween” (in August???) opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2008, Jerry Reed, country music singer, guitarist, songwriter, and actor died. His signature songs included "Guitar Man,", "A Thing Called Love," (both of which were covered by Elvis Presely), "When You're Hot, You're Hot" "Ko-Ko Joe", "East Bound and Down" (the theme song for the 1977 blockbuster Smokey and the Bandit, in which Reed co-starred), and "She Got the Goldmine (I Got the Shaft)".

In 2009, Walt Disney Company announced it was acquiring comic book giant Marvel Entertainment for $4 billion.

In 2001, "Jeepers Creepers" was released by United Artists; Victor Salva (director/screenplay); Gina Philips, Justin Long, Jonathan Breck, Patricia Belcher, Brandon Smith, Eileen Brennan; Horror; Live Action

In 2001, "O" was released by Lions Gate Films; Tim Blake Nelson (director); Brad Kaaya (screenplay); Mekhi Phifer, Josh Hartnett, Julia Stiles, Andrew Keegan, Rain Phoenix, Elden Henson, Martin Sheen, John Heard; Romantic, Thriller, Drama; Live Action

In 2005, "The Constant Gardener" was released by Focus Features; Fernando Meirelles (director); Jeffrey Caine (screenplay); Ralph Fiennes, Rachel Weisz, Danny Huston, Bill Nighy, Pete Postlethwaite, Hubert Koundé, Archie Panjabi, Gerard McSorley, Donald Sumpter, Richard McCabe, Juliet Aubrey, Nick Reding; Thriller, Drama

In 2007, "Death Sentence" was released by 20th Century Fox / Hyde Park Entertainment; James Wan (director); Ian Mackenzie Jeffers (screenplay); Kevin Bacon, Garrett Hedlund, Kelly Preston, Aisha Tyler, John Goodman, Matt O'Leary, Leigh Whannell, Stuart Lafferty, Zachary Dylan Smith, Jordan Garrett, Edi Gathegi, Yorgo Constantine, Hector Atreyu Ruiz, Kanin Howell, Judith Roberts; Action, Drama, Vigilante, Thriller

In 2007, "Halloween" was released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer / Dimension Films; Rob Zombie (director/screenplay); Malcolm McDowell, Sheri Moon Zombie, Tyler Mane, Scout Taylor-Compton, Brad Dourif, Danielle Harris, William Forsythe, Richard Lynch, Udo Kier, Clint Howard, Danny Trejo, Lew Temple, Tom Towles, Bill Moseley, Leslie Easterbrook, Skyler Gisondo, Hanna R. Hall, Kristina Klebe, Adam Weisman, Dee Wallace Stone, Max Van Ville, Nick Mennell, Pat Skipper, Daryl Sabara, Ken Foree, Sybil Danning, Micky Dolenz, Daniel Roebuck, Sid Haig, Daeg Faerch, Ezra Buzzington, Richard Fancy, Courtney Gains, John DeMita, Steve Boyles, Jenny Gregg Stewart, Richmond Arquette, Paul Kampf, Mel Fair; Slasher

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

In 2002, “Long Time Gone” by The Dixie Chicks peaked at number 7 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2002, “The Good Stuff” by Kenny Chesney peaked at number 22 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Two Wrongs” by Wyclef Jean Featuring Claudette Ortiz peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Why Don't We Fall In Love” by Amerie Featuring Ludacris peaked at number 23 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, “Days Go By (Version 2)” by Dirty Vegas peaked at number 18 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Just Like A Pill” by P!nk peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Supersexworld” by One Ton peaked at number 14 on the Canada pop singles chart.

MuchMusic-Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, “Days Go By (Version 2)” by Dirty Vegas peaked at number 18 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Just Like A Pill” by P!nk peaked at number 1 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Supersexworld” by One Ton peaked at number 14 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 2002, “Addictive” by Truth Hurts Featuring Rakim peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Cheeky” by Boniface peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Crossroads” by Blazin' Squad peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2002, “I'm Alive” by Céline Dion peaked at number 17 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2002, “In and Out” by 3rd Edge peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Just The Way You Are” by Milky peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Starry Eyed Surprise” by Oakenfold Featuring Shifty Shellshock peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Take The Long Road and Walk It” by The Music peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2002, “What You Got” by ABS peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, “Way Of The World” by Francesca (Belperio) peaked at number 3 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, “Caught In The Middle” by A1 peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Just A Little” by Liberty X peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, 😉 “Pull Up To The Bumper” by FFWD peaked at number 52 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Because The Night” by Jan Wayne peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2002, “I Surrender” by K-Otic peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Jouw tranen komen veel te laat” by Henk Damen peaked at number 26 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Selina” by Grad Damen peaked at number 5 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, “A Thousand Miles” by Vanessa Carlton peaked at number 30 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Black Suits Comin' (Nod Ya Head)” by Will Smith Featuring Tra-Knox peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Geisha Dreams” by Rollergirl peaked at number 13 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Heaven” by DJ Sammy Featuring Yanou and Do peaked at number 17 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Hero” by Chad Kroeger Featuring Josey Scott peaked at number 7 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2002, “I'm Alive” by Céline Dion peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Mr. President” by Sam [SE] peaked at number 23 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Papa Don't Preach” by Kelly Osbourne peaked at number 19 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, “Escucha me” by Patricia peaked at number 16 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Here I Am” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Mensch” by Herbert Grönemeyer peaked at number 1 on the Austria pop singles chart.

Norway 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, “(Crack It) Something Going On” by Bomfunk MC's Featuring Jessica Folcker peaked at number 2 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Work It Out” by Beyoncé peaked at number 3 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, 😉 “The Ketchup Song (Aserejé)” by Las Ketchup peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Hero” by Chad Kroeger Featuring Josey Scott peaked at number 14 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

Italy 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, “Hero” by Chad Kroeger Featuring Josey Scott peaked at number 11 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2002, “L'amore ci cambia la vita” by Gianni Morandi peaked at number 7 on the Italy pop singles chart.

Finland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, “Aamuisin” by Zen Café peaked at number 1 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2002, “In My Place” by Coldplay peaked at number 19 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Kakskytä centtiä” by Popeda peaked at number 6 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Paratiisin puu” by Ismo Alanko Säätiö peaked at number 7 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Sanni” by Ripsipiirakka peaked at number 8 on the Finland pop singles chart.

Spain 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, “Ain't It Better Like This” by Mónica Naranjo peaked at number 10 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Holiday” by Mad'House peaked at number 9 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2002, “I'm Alive” by Céline Dion peaked at number 20 on the Spain pop singles chart.

Denmark 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, “Boys” by Britney Spears Featuring Pharrell Williams peaked at number 14 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Hot In Herre” by Nelly peaked at number 2 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2002, “In My Place” by Coldplay peaked at number 16 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Put On Your Red Shoes” by Ago peaked at number 13 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

Germany 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2002, “I'm Alive” by Céline Dion peaked at number 4 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Papa Don't Preach” by Kelly Osbourne peaked at number 24 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2002, “Still In Love With You” by No Angels peaked at number 2 on the Germany pop singles chart.