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In 2000, Despite a jet-lagged Katie Couric and Matt Lauer, NBCʹs “Today” began working overtime Monday, expanding to a third hour for the first time in the showʹs 49-year history.

In 2000, “Buzz Lightyear of Star Command” premiered on UPN

In 2000, “Gene Roddenberryʹs Andromeda” began airing on Sci-Fi Channel

In 2000, “History IQ” began airing on The History Channel

In 2000, “Masters of Illusion” premiered on PAX

In 2000, “Street Smarts” began airing in syndication

In 2000, “Tucker” began airing on NBC

In 2000, “Yes, Dear” premiered on CBS

In 2001, “Bob Patterson” began airing on ABC

In 2001, “Scrubs” debut on NBC. This medical comedy-drama follows young doctors at Sacred Heart Hospital, blending humor, drama, and heartfelt moments in a unique style.

In 2004, Katey Sagal married Kurt Sutter, 42, in a private ceremony at their suburban Los Feliz home.

In 2004, The Minnesota Twins and the Cleveland Indians played eleven innings to a 5-5 tie, and then, they had to suspend the game until the next day on account of…a college football game! The Metrodome Field needed to be changed over for the later Penn State-Minnesota game. No inning could start after 2:30 CDT, and as soon as Justin Morneau grounded out to end the 11th at 2:33, the seats emptied and the makeover began.

In 2004, “Darcyʹs Wild Life” began airing on Discovery Family

In 2005, On the cover of TV Guide: Wentworth Miller of Prison Break

In 2005, Actor-comedian Nipsey Russell died in New York at age 87.

In 2007, “Cavemen” and “Carpoolers” premiered on ABC.

In 2009, Crystal Chappell reprised her role as Dr. Carly Manning in Days of our Lives after a 16 year absence, along with Michael Sabatino as Lawrence Alamain.

In 2009, The movie “Zombieland” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A. This horror-comedy follows a group of survivors navigating a zombie apocalypse with a mix of humor, gore, and clever survival rules.

In 2009, The movies “Capitalism: A Love Story”, “A Serious Man”, “The Invention of Lying”, and “Whip It” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2009, “Stargate Universe” began airing on Syfy

In 2009, "Capitalism: A Love Story" was released by The Weinstein Company; Michael Moore (director); Documentary

In 2009, "The Invention of Lying" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Focus Features / Media Rights Capital; Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson (directors/screenplay); Ricky Gervais, Jennifer Garner, Rob Lowe, Jonah Hill, Louis C.K., John Hodgman, Tina Fey, Christopher Guest, Jeffrey Tambor, Nate Corddry, Jason Bateman, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Stephen Merchant, Fionnula Flanagan, Roz Ryan, Jimmi Simpson, Shaun Williamson, Bobby Moynihan, Dreama Walker, Ashlie Atkinson, Donald Foley, Martin Starr, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Stephanie March, Matthew Robinson, Edward Norton, Karl Pilkington, Eric André; Romantic, Comedy, Fantasy

In 2009, "Jackboots on Whitehall" was released by Vertigo Films; Edward & Rory McHenry (director); Ewan McGregor, Rosamund Pike, Alan Cumming, Timothy Spall, Tom Wilkinson, Pam Ferris, Richard Griffiths, Richard E. Grant, Dominic West, Stephen Merchant; genre?

In 2009, "More than a Game" was released by Lionsgate; Kristopher Belman (director); LeBron James, Dru Joyce III, Romeo Travis, Sian Cotton, Willie McGee, Dru Joyce II; genre?

In 2009, "A Serious Man" was released by Focus Features / StudioCanal / Relativity Media / Working Title Films / Mike Zoss Productions; Joel Coen, Ethan Coen (directors/screenplay); Michael Stuhlbarg, Richard Kind, Fred Melamed, Sari Lennick, Adam Arkin, Simon Helberg, Fyvush Finkel, Michael Lerner, George Wyner, Steve Park, Alan Mandell, Amy Landecker, Raye Birk, Ari Hoptman, Aaron Wolf, Jessica McManus, Peter Breitmayer, Brent Braunschweig, Katherine Borowitz, Allen Lewis Rickman, Yelena Shmulenson, David Kang; Black Comedy, Drama

In 2009, "Whip It" was released by Fox Searchlight Pictures; Drew Barrymore (director); Shauna Cross (screenplay); Elliot Page, Marcia Gay Harden, Juliette Lewis, Kristen Wiig, Zoë Bell, Drew Barrymore, Jimmy Fallon, Daniel Stern, Alia Shawkat, Carlo Alban, Landon Pigg, Eve, Andrew Wilson, Ari Graynor, Har Mar Superstar; Sports, Comedy, Drama

In 2009, "Zombieland" was released by Columbia Pictures / Relativity Media; Ruben Fleischer (director); Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick (screenplay); Woody Harrelson, Jesse Eisenberg, Emma Stone, Abigail Breslin, Amber Heard, Bill Murray; Post Apocalyptic, Zombie, Comedy

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

In 2004, “Breathe Stretch Shake” by Ma$e peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Diary” by Alicia Keys peaked at number 8 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Headsprung” by LL Cool J peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “My Happy Ending” by Avril Lavigne peaked at number 9 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “No Problem” by Lil' Scrappy peaked at number 29 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Break” by Gob peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Come Again” by Thornley peaked at number 13 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Lean Back” by Terror Squad Featuring Fat Joe and Remy peaked at number 8 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2004, “My Place” by Nelly Featuring Jaheim peaked at number 5 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2004, “She Will Be Loved” by Maroon 5 peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

MuchMusic-Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Break” by Gob peaked at number 17 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Come Again” by Thornley peaked at number 13 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Lean Back” by Terror Squad Featuring Fat Joe and Remy peaked at number 8 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2004, “My Place” by Nelly Featuring Jaheim peaked at number 5 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2004, “She Will Be Loved” by Maroon 5 peaked at number 1 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 2004, “Breeze On By” by Donny Osmond peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Butterflies and Hurricanes” by Muse peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “I See You Baby” by Groove Armada Featuring Gram'Ma Funk peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Keep What Ya Got” by Ian Brown peaked at number 18 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “My Recovery Injection” by Biffy Clyro peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Seaside” by Ordinary Boys peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Slash Dot Dash” by Fatboy Slim peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “This Is The World We Live In” by Alcazar peaked at number 15 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Tropic Island Hum / We All Stand Together” by Paul McCartney peaked at number 21 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Wonderful” by Brian Wilson peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “(Reach Up For The) Sunrise” by Duran Duran peaked at number 22 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Confessions Part II” by Usher peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Our Lips Are Sealed” by Hilary Duff and Haylie Duff peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Leather and Tattoos” by 48May peaked at number 14 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2004, “So Lonely” by Bleeders peaked at number 25 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Boom, Like That” by Mark Knopfler peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Pieces Of Me” by Ashlee Simpson peaked at number 27 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Wat zou je doen” by Marco Borsato and Ali B peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Whatever U Want” by Christina Milian Featuring Joe Budden peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Elegi” by Lars Winnerbäck peaked at number 1 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Everlasting Star” by The Brand (Sweden) peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Girls Just Want To Have Fun” by Miio Featuring Dita peaked at number 6 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2004, “God's Gift” by Jill Johnson peaked at number 12 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Got To Have Faith” by Europe peaked at number 21 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Needy Girl” by Chromeo peaked at number 29 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Waiting” by Miz peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Getting Away With Murder” by Papa Roach peaked at number 28 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Personal Jesus” by Marilyn Manson peaked at number 10 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Afrodisiac” by Brandy peaked at number 25 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Bright Lights” by Billy Crawford peaked at number 12 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Jalousie” by Priscilla peaked at number 21 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2004, “On My Knees” by The 411 Featuring Ghostface Killah peaked at number 30 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Une chanson dans le cœur” by Eve Angeli peaked at number 11 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Chewing Gum” by Annie peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Leave Right Now” by Will Young peaked at number 17 on the Norway pop singles chart.

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

In 2004, “The Reason” by Hoobastank peaked at number 9 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Amerika” by Rammstein peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

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

In 2004, “Open Road” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 17 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

Italy 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “(Reach Up For The) Sunrise” by Duran Duran peaked at number 2 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Boom, Like That” by Mark Knopfler peaked at number 10 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Leave (Get Out)” by JoJo peaked at number 9 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2004, “The Singles 1986-1995” by Duran Duran peaked at number 19 on the Italy pop singles chart.

Finland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “(EP)” by Samuli Putro peaked at number 12 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Ikuinen virta” by Indica peaked at number 8 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Into Treason” by Twilightning peaked at number 5 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Kyynel” by Maj Karma peaked at number 3 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “These Words” by Natasha Bedingfield peaked at number 18 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Villi poika” by MayBee peaked at number 10 on the Finland pop singles chart.

Spain 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Call On Me” by Eric Prydz peaked at number 10 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Leaving New York” by R.E.M. peaked at number 4 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Slash Dot Dash” by Fatboy Slim peaked at number 6 on the Spain pop singles chart.

Belgium 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “My Place / Flap Your Wings” by Nelly Featuring Jaheim / Nelly peaked at number 17 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Whisper” by Milk Inc. peaked at number 1 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

Ireland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “I See You Baby” by Groove Armada Featuring Gram'Ma Funk peaked at number 16 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “The Amazing Sound Of” by 79cortinaz peaked at number 18 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “The Langer (Remix)” by Tim O'Riordan and Natural Gas peaked at number 19 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

Germany 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

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

In 2004, “Guilty” by The Rasmus peaked at number 20 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Open Road” by Bryan Adams peaked at number 23 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Willkommen” by Rosenstolz peaked at number 8 on the Germany pop singles chart.