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In 2002, The fifth Mark Twain Prize, the nationʹs top prize for humor, was presented to Bob Newhart during the annual Kennedy Center Celebration of American Humor in Washington, D.C.

In 2003, “A Minute With Stan Hooper” premiered on Fox.

In 2004, The movies “Birth”, “Undertow”, “Ray”, and “Saw” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2004, Comedian Vaughn Meader, whoʹd gained fame doing satirical impressions of President John F. Kennedy, died in Auburn, Maine, at age 68.

In 2007, On EastEnders, the character of Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) arrived in Albert Square. With Maslen set to leave the show now, it's fun to look back and see the first, big "splash" Jack made with future love interest, Ronnie Mitchell (Samantha Womack), back when he started. And even if one isn't familiar with the soap or these characters, this short clip provides a jolly good laugh, Walford style.

In 2007, Walk the Line, the film about the life of singer Johnny Cash, was voted the greatest music biopic in a poll. The film starred Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon as Cash and his wife June Carter as the country stars and won the actress an Oscar in 2006.

In 2009, On General Hospital, a confrontation between Olivia Falconeri (Lisa LoCicero) and Claudia Zacchara (Sarah Brown) turned physical. Later, at Claudia's birthday bash, Sonny Corinthos made a long toast, preparing to call out Claudia on her machinations.

In 2003, "Alien (re-release)" was released by 20th Century Fox; Ridley Scott (director); Dan O'Bannon (screenplay); Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton, John Hurt, Ian Holm, Yaphet Kotto, Bolaji Badejo, Helen Horton; Sci-Fi, Horror; Live Action

In 2004, "Birth" was released by New Line Cinema; Jonathan Glazer (director/screenplay); Jean-Claude Carrière, Milo Addica (screenplay); Nicole Kidman, Cameron Bright, Danny Huston, Lauren Bacall, Alison Elliott, Arliss Howard, Anne Heche, Peter Stormare, Ted Levine, Cara Seymour, Novella Nelson, Zoe Caldwell, Libby Skala, Michael Desautels, Joe M. Chalmers, Charles Goff, Sheila Smith, Milo Addica, Michael Joseph Cortese Jr., John Robert Tramutola, Jordan Lage; Drama, Psychological

In 2004, "Ray" was released by Universal Pictures / Bristol Bay Productions; Taylor Hackford (director); James L. White (screenplay); Jamie Foxx, Kerry Washington, Clifton Powell, Aunjanue Ellis, Harry Lennix, Terrence Howard, Larenz Tate, Richard Schiff, Regina King, Bokeem Woodbine, Sharon Warren, Curtis Armstrong, Wendell Pierce, Chris Thomas King, David Krumholtz, Kurt Fuller, Warwick Davis, Patrick Bauchau, Robert Ray Wisdom, Denise Dowse; Biography, Musical, Drama

In 2004, "Saw" was released by Lions Gate Films / Twisted Pictures; James Wan (director/screenplay); Leigh Whannell (screenplay); Cary Elwes, Danny Glover, Monica Potter, Michael Emerson, Ken Leung, Tobin Bell, Dina Meyer, Shawnee Smith, Leigh Whannell, Mike Butters, Paul Gutrecht, Makenzie Vega, Ned Bellamy, Alexandra Bokyun Chun, Oren Koules, Benito Martinez; Psychological, Horror

In 2004, "Stage Beauty" was released by Lions Gate Films; Richard Eyre (director); Jeffrey Hatcher (screenplay); Billy Crudup, Claire Danes, Rupert Everett, Zoë Tapper, Tom Wilkinson, Richard Griffiths, Hugh Bonneville, Ben Chaplin, Edward Fox, Alice Eve, Stephen Marcus, Tom Hollander; Romance, Period, Drama

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

In 2005, “Your Body” by Pretty Ricky peaked at number 12 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

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

In 2005, “I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor” by Arctic Monkeys peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “I Wanna Hold You” by McFly peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Perfection” by Dannii Minogue and The Soul Seekerz peaked at number 11 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Sofa Song” by The Kooks peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Their Way” by Littl'Ans Featuring Pete Doherty peaked at number 22 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2005, “You Broke My Heart” by Love Bites peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Gold Digger” by Kanye West Featuring Jamie Foxx peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2005, “I Don't Care” by Ricky Martin Featuring Fat Joe and Amerie peaked at number 25 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Mind's Eye / Woman” by Wolfmother peaked at number 29 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Sunshine” by Ricki-Lee peaked at number 8 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Alt-Australian 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Per Sempre (For Always)” by Anthony Callea peaked at number 6 on the Alt-Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “All I Ask” by Rosita Vai peaked at number 1 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2005, “They Don't Know” by Savage Featuring Aaradhna peaked at number 3 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Tripping” by Robbie Williams peaked at number 20 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “I Don't Care” by Ricky Martin peaked at number 20 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Tripping” by Robbie Williams peaked at number 2 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Wat wil je doen” by The Partysquad peaked at number 12 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Benzin” by Rammstein peaked at number 16 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Don't Stop Movin'” by Velvet peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Let Me Hold You” by Bow Wow Featuring Omarion peaked at number 26 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “First Day Of My Life” by Melanie C peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Perfect Love” by Simply Red peaked at number 23 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Dans ma fusée” by Ilona Mitrecey peaked at number 3 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Je ne vous oublie pas” by Céline Dion peaked at number 2 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Le centre du monde” by Ze Pequeño peaked at number 20 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Pinocchio en hiver (kalinka)” by Pinocchio peaked at number 8 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Benzin” by Rammstein peaked at number 15 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Celice” by a-ha peaked at number 1 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Not A Rolling Stone (EP)” by Bigbang peaked at number 12 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Out Of Space (Audio Bullys Remix)” by The Prodigy peaked at number 20 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Benzin” by Rammstein peaked at number 15 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Durch den Monsun” by Tokio Hotel peaked at number 5 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “I Don't Care” by Ricky Martin peaked at number 20 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Je ne vous oublie pas” by Céline Dion peaked at number 21 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Outta Control” by 50 Cent Featuring Mobb Deep peaked at number 10 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

Italy 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Just Want You To Know” by Backstreet Boys peaked at number 18 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2005, “L'indiano” by Adriano Celentano peaked at number 10 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Tripping” by Robbie Williams peaked at number 1 on the Italy pop singles chart.

Finland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Benzin” by Rammstein peaked at number 1 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Minä päivänä tahansa” by Joniveli peaked at number 5 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Purppuraa” by Dingo peaked at number 9 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Split” by Sotajumala / Torture Killer peaked at number 10 on the Finland pop singles chart.

Spain 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Don't Lie” by Black Eyed Peas peaked at number 16 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Fascinado” by Sidonie peaked at number 8 on the Spain pop singles chart.

Denmark 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “All Because Of You” by U2 peaked at number 5 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Benzin” by Rammstein peaked at number 3 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

Belgium 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “Tripping” by Robbie Williams peaked at number 8 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

Ireland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “I Wanna Hold You” by McFly peaked at number 15 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Song 4 Lovers” by Liberty X peaked at number 5 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Tripping” by Robbie Williams peaked at number 4 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

Germany 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2005, “An Tagen wie diesen” by Fettes Brot mit Finkenauer peaked at number 9 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Benzin” by Rammstein peaked at number 6 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2005, “Celice” by a-ha peaked at number 21 on the Germany pop singles chart.