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In 2000, American III: Solitary Man was released, the third album in the American series by Johnny Cash, (and his 85th overall album). The album was notable for being Cash's highest charting (#11 Country) solo studio LP since his 1976, One Piece at a Time. Solitary Man featured versions of "I Won't Back Down", (Tom Petty), "One", (U2), and "Solitary Man", (Neil Diamond).

In 2002, On All My Children, Leo du Pres (Josh Duhamel) and his mother, Vanessa (Marj Dusay), fell off a bridge or cliff to their presumed deaths at Miller's Falls during a struggle over her gun.

In 2003, A longtime golf enthusiast, singer Anne Murray made history at the Turning Stone Resort & Casino in Verona, New York, by becoming the first woman to score a hole-in-one on the 108 - yard, par 3, 17th hole at the Kaluhyat Golf Club.

In 2003, On The Young and the Restless, J.T. Hellstrom (Thad Luckinbill) saved Colleen Carlton (Lyndsy Fonseca) from the fire started by Kevin Fisher (Greg Rikaart) that destroyed "Gina's Place" -- noteworthy in itself, because the restaurant had been a Genoa City fixture since the first episode, having previously been "Pierre's" (1973-74); "The Allegro" (1974-80); and "Jonas' Place" (1980-83) before Gina Roma bought it in 1983 with money loaned to her by Jack Abbott.

In 2003, The movies (remake of) “A Texas Chainsaw Massacre”, “Veronica Guerin”, “Runaway Jury”, and “Wonderland” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2003, Early editions of the New York Post include an editorial claiming the Yankees lose to Boston and couldnʹt get the job done in Game 7 of the ALCS. Although the Bronx Bombers did trail the Red Sox, the team rallies to beat their arch rival in 11 innings, 6-5. Dewey Beats Truman!

In 2005, On the cover of TV Guide: who cares? This isnʹt TV Guide anymore! No more local listings. No more weekend listings except for prime time. Network listings only on prime time and early late night. No daytime network listings. What is this bulls--t? F--- you, TV Guide! Iʹm not doing this cover history anymore. I f---in' quit!

In 2005, “The Colbert Report” began airing on Comedy Central

In 2007, On Days of our Lives, John Black (Drake Hogestyn) "died" after being hit by a car. John turned up alive in January 2008.

In 2007, The movies “Sex Drive”, “The Secret Life of Bees”, and “Max Payne” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2007, “Storm Chasers” began airing on Discovery Channel

In 2007, Comedian Joey Bishop, the last of Sinatraʹs “Rat Pack,” died in Newport Beach, California, at age 89.

In 2008, “Ghost Adventures” began airing on Travel Channel

In 2009, Songwriter Vic Mizzy, 93, whoʹd composed the catchy themes for the 1960s sit-coms “The Addams Family” and “Green Acres,” died in Bel Air, California.

In 2003, "Pieces of April" was released by United Artists; Peter Hedges (director/screenplay); Katie Holmes, Patricia Clarkson, Derek Luke, Sean Hayes, Oliver Platt, Alison Pill, John Gallagher Jr., Alice Drummond, Isiah Whitlock Jr., Lillias White, Leila Danette, Sisqo, Adrian Martinez, Armando Riesco; Comedy, Drama; Live Action

In 2003, "Runaway Jury" was released by 20th Century Fox / Regency Enterprises; Gary Fleder (director); Brian Koppelman, David Levien, Rick Cleveland, Matthew Chapman (screenplay); John Cusack, Gene Hackman, Dustin Hoffman, Rachel Weisz, Bruce Davison, Bruce McGill, Jeremy Piven, Nick Searcy, Marguerite Moreau, Leland Orser, Lori Heuring, Nestor Serrano, Joanna Going, Cliff Curtis, Dylan McDermott; Drama, Legal, Thriller; Live Action

In 2003, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" was released by New Line Cinema / Platinum Dunes; Marcus Nispel (director); Scott Kosar (screenplay); Jessica Biel, Jonathan Tucker, Erica Leerhsen, Mike Vogel, Eric Balfour, Andrew Bryniarski, R. Lee Ermey, David Dorfman, Lauren German, Terrence Evans, Marietta Marich, Heather Kafka, Kathy Lamkin; Slasher

In 2003, "Veronica Guerin" was released by Touchstone Pictures / Jerry Bruckheimer Films; Joel Schumacher (director); Carol Doyle, Mary Agnes Donoghue (screenplay); Cate Blanchett, Gerard McSorley, Ciarán Hinds, Brenda Fricker, Amy Shiels, Barry Barnes, Simon O'Driscoll, Don Wycherley, Alan Devine, Gerry O'Brien, Paul Ronan, Danielle Fox Clarke, Stephen O'Doherty, Laurence Kinlan, Colin Farrell; Biographical, Crime; Live Action

In 2008, "The Elephant King" was released by Unison Films; Seth Grossman (director/screenplay); Tate Ellington, Jonno Roberts, Florence Faivre, Ellen Burstyn, Josef Sommer; Romance, Drama

In 2008, "Filth and Wisdom" was released by IFC Films; Madonna (director/screenplay); Dan Cadan (screenplay); Eugene Hütz, Holly Weston, Vicky McClure, Richard E. Grant, Olegar Fedoro, Ade, Stephen Graham, Inder Manocha, Shobu Kapoor, Elliot Levey, Clare Wilkie, Hannah Walters; Comedy, Drama

In 2008, "Max Payne" was released by 20th Century Fox; John Moore (director); Beau Thorne (screenplay); Mark Wahlberg, Mila Kunis, Beau Bridges, Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges, Chris O'Donnell, Nelly Furtado, Donal Logue, Kate Burton, Donal Logue, Amaury Nolasco, Olga Kurylenko, Joel Gordon, Jamie Hector, Stephen R. Hart, James McCaffrey, Marianthi Evans; neo-noir, Action, Thriller

In 2008, "Morning Light" was released by Walt Disney Pictures; Mark Monroe (director); Chris Branning, Graham Brant-Zawadzki, Chris Clark, Charlie Enright, Jesse Fielding, Robbie Kane, Steve Manson, Chris Schubert, Kate Theisen, Mark Towill, Genny Tulloch, Piet van Os, Chris Welch, Kit Will, Jeremy Wilmot; Documentary

In 2008, "The Secret Life of Bees" was released by Fox Searchlight Pictures / Overbrook Entertainment; Gina Prince-Bythewood (director/screenplay); Queen Latifah, Dakota Fanning, Jennifer Hudson, Alicia Keys, Sophie Okonedo, Paul Bettany, Hilarie Burton, Tristan Wilds, Nate Parker, Shondrella Avery, Emily Alyn Lind, Emma Sage Bowman, Addy Miller; Drama

In 2008, "Sex Drive" was released by Summit Entertainment; Sean Anders (director/screenplay); John Morris (screenplay); Josh Zuckerman, Amanda Crew, Clark Duke, Seth Green, James Marsden, Katrina Bowden, Alice Greczyn, Michael Cudlitz, David Koechner, Dave Sheridan, Mark L. Young, Charlie McDermott, Cole Petersen, Allison Weissman, Andrea Anders, José Duarte, Kim Ostrenko, Brett Rice, Susie Abromeit, Brian Posehn, John Ross Bowie, Sasha Ramos, Jessica Just, Caley Hayes, Kyle Gass, Fall Out Boy; Road, Sex, Comedy

In 2008, "W." was released by Lionsgate; Oliver Stone (director); Stanley Weiser (screenplay); Josh Brolin, Elizabeth Banks, James Cromwell, Ellen Burstyn, Richard Dreyfuss, Toby Jones, Thandie Newton, Jeffrey Wright, Scott Glenn, Bruce McGill, Jennifer Sipes, Noah Wyle, Rob Corddry, Ioan Gruffudd, Dennis Boutsikaris, Randall Newsome, Jason Ritter, Michael Gaston, Tom Kemp, Paul Rae, Stacy Keach, Jesse Bradford, Marley Shelton, Anne Pressly, Sayed Badreya, William Chan, Teresa Cheung, Colin Hanks, Bryan Massey, Brent Sexton, Randal Reeder; Biography, Comedy, Drama

In 2008, "What Just Happened" was released by Magnolia Pictures; Barry Levinson (director); Art Linson (screenplay); Robert De Niro, Sean Penn, Catherine Keener, Stanley Tucci, John Turturro, Robin Wright Penn, Moon Bloodgood, Kristen Stewart, Michael Wincott, Bruce Willis, Christopher Evan Welch, Lily Rabe; Satirical, Comedy, Drama

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

In 2009, “Down” by Jay Sean Featuring Lil' Wayne peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Paparazzi” by Lady Gaga peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Say Hey (I Love You)” by Michael Franti and Spearhead Featuring Cherine Anderson peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Somebody To Love” by Glee Cast peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “Sweet Dreams” by Beyoncé peaked at number 17 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Whatcha Say” by Jason Derulo peaked at number 3 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Wheels” by Foo Fighters peaked at number 22 on the Canada pop singles chart.

MuchMusic-Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “Every Day” by Ten Second Epic and Lights peaked at number 12 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2009, “You Belong With Me” by Taylor Swift peaked at number 1 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 2009, “Forever Is Over” by The Saturdays peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Little Lion Man” by Mumford and Sons peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Oopsy Daisy” by Chipmunk peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Sweet Disposition” by The Temper Trap peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2009, “What About Now” by Daughtry peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2009, “You're Not Alone” by Tinchy Stryder peaked at number 14 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “Before The Worst” by The Script peaked at number 10 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Coin Laundry” by Lisa Mitchell peaked at number 28 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Release Me” by Agnes peaked at number 26 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Run This Town” by Jay-Z Featuring Rihanna and Kanye West peaked at number 9 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “My Delirium” by Ladyhawke peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2009, “TiK ToK” by Ke$ha peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “Insomnia” by Mike Candys and Jack Holiday peaked at number 30 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Kon ik maar even bij je zijn” by Thomas Berge peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2009, “She Wolf” by Shakira peaked at number 13 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “Baby I'm A Fool” by Melody Gardot peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Dear Mr. President” by P!nk peaked at number 18 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Happyland” by Amanda Jenssen peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Happy” by Leona Lewis peaked at number 11 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Om gud var jag” by Nordman peaked at number 6 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Sexy Bitch” by David Guetta Featuring Akon peaked at number 2 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Tell My Why (So Incredible)” by Anders Fernette peaked at number 16 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2009, “We Weren't Born To Follow” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 30 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Wheels” by Foo Fighters peaked at number 24 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, 😉🤣 “F--k You” by Lily Allen peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Release Me” by Agnes peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2009, “We Weren't Born To Follow” by Bon Jovi peaked at number 4 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, 😉🤣 “Rapper's Delight” by Dan The Automator peaked at number 27 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2009, “J'aimerais tellement” by Jena Lee peaked at number 1 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Taka danser” by Jim K Ressource peaked at number 25 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “Blade Running” by Donkeyboy peaked at number 8 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Run This Town” by Jay-Z Featuring Rihanna and Kanye West peaked at number 5 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2009, “She Wolf” by Shakira peaked at number 11 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2009, “We Are Golden” by MIKA peaked at number 19 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “Already Gone” by Kelly Clarkson peaked at number 15 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Celebration” by Madonna peaked at number 4 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Give It To Me Right” by Melanie Fiona peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

Italy 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “Con la musica alla radio” by Laura Pausini peaked at number 10 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Want” by Natalie Imbruglia peaked at number 6 on the Italy pop singles chart.

Finland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “Ajatuksen loppu” by Lama [FI] peaked at number 8 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Polte päästä paratiisiin” by Jarkko Martikainen peaked at number 1 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Täynnä voimaa” by Järjestyshäiriö peaked at number 16 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Väliaikainen” by Lama [FI] peaked at number 7 on the Finland pop singles chart.

Spain 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “Halo” by Beyoncé peaked at number 5 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Nada se compara a ti” by Carlos Baute / Franco de Vita peaked at number 17 on the Spain pop singles chart.

Denmark 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “Råbe under vand” by Selvmord peaked at number 1 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Stamp On The Ground” by ItaloBrothers peaked at number 14 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

Belgium 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “Papillon” by Editors peaked at number 1 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Way Of Love” by Tocadisco and Vangosh peaked at number 18 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

Bulgaria 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “3 Minuti Do Wou” by Galia peaked at number 2 on the Bulgaria pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Already Gone” by Kelly Clarkson peaked at number 7 on the Bulgaria pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Boys and Girls” by Pixie Lott peaked at number 12 on the Bulgaria pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Bryag S Cvyat Naj-zelen” by Stefan Valdobrev peaked at number 4 on the Bulgaria pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Get Sexy” by Sugababes peaked at number 15 on the Bulgaria pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Remedy” by Little Boots peaked at number 16 on the Bulgaria pop singles chart.

Ireland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “Forever Is Over” by The Saturdays peaked at number 9 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Hotel Room Service” by Pitbull peaked at number 6 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Last Request” by Paolo Nutini peaked at number 8 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2009, “New York” by Paloma Faith peaked at number 12 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Oopsy Daisy” by Chipmunk peaked at number 7 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

Portugal 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “It's So Cool” by Madonna peaked at number 13 on the Portugal pop singles chart.

Germany 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2009, “Ich war noch niemals in New York” by Sportfreunde Stiller mit Udo Jürgens peaked at number 25 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Paparazzi” by Lady Gaga peaked at number 1 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2009, “Release Me” by Agnes peaked at number 5 on the Germany pop singles chart.