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In 2000, The movies “Dungeons and Dragons” and “Proof of Life” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2000, The TV show “Dot Comedy” premiered on ABC…and was canceled so fast that the show never lived to week two, a shorter life than most dead dot-coms nowadays. It immediately clears its browser and never reloads for a second episode. It was Dot Gone soon afterwards.

In 2001, On the cover of TV Guide: “Tom Weiling as Clark Kent on Smallville”

In 2003, Congress approved legislation to stem the flood of unwanted junk e-mail known as “spam.”

In 2006, The movies “Blood Diamond”, “Unaccompanied Minors”, “The Holiday”, “Guadalupe”, and “Apocalypto” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2009, CBS announced that it was canceling As the World Turns, the 54-year-old soap that was the last daytime serial owned by Procter & Gamble.

In 2000, "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" was released by Columbia Pictures Film Production Asia / Good Machine International / Edko Films / Zoom Hunt Productions / China Film Co-Production Corp. / Asia Union Film & Entertainment; Ang Lee (director); Wang Hui-ling, James Schamus, Tsai Kuo-jung (screenplay); Chow Yun-fat, Michelle Yeoh, Zhang Ziyi, Chang Chen; Epic, Romantic, Drama, Martial Arts

In 2000, "Dungeons & Dragons" was released by New Line Cinema; Courtney Solomon (director); Carroll Cartwright, Topper Lilien (screenplay); Justin Whalin, Marlon Wayans, Jeremy Irons, Thora Birch, Bruce Payne, Zoe McLellan, Kristen Wilson, Edward Jewesbury, Lee Arenberg, Richard O'Brien, Tom Baker; Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure

In 2000, "Proof of Life" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Castle Rock Entertainment / Bel-Air Entertainment; Taylor Hackford (director); Tony Gilroy (screenplay); Meg Ryan, Russell Crowe, David Morse, Pamela Reed, David Caruso, Anthony Heald, Michael Byrne, Stanley Anderson, Gottfried John, Alun Armstrong, Michael Kitchen, Margo Martindale, Mario Ernesto Sanchez, Pietro Sibille, Vicky Hernandez, Norma Martinez, Carlos Blanchard, Rowena King, Diego Trujillo; Action, Thriller; Live Action

In 2000, "Vertical Limit" was released by Columbia Pictures; Martin Campbell (director); Robert King, Terry Hayes (screenplay); Chris O'Donnell, Bill Paxton, Robin Tunney, Scott Glenn, Izabella Scorupco, Temuera Morrison, Stuart Wilson, Robert Taylor, Nicholas Lea, Alexander Siddig, David Hayman, Ben Mendelsohn, Steve Le Marquand, Roshan Seth, Ed Viesturs; Survival, Action, Thriller; Live Action

In 2004, "Blade: Trinity" was released by New Line Cinema / Marvel Enterprises; David S. Goyer (director/screenplay); Wesley Snipes, Jessica Biel, Ryan Reynolds, Kris Kristofferson, Parker Posey, Natasha Lyonne, Dominic Purcell, Triple H, Callum Keith Rennie, John Michael Higgins, Patton Oswalt, James Remar, Christopher Heyerdahl, Eric Bogosian, Françoise Yip, Kett Turton, Paul Anthony, Haili Page, Mark Berry, Michael Anthony Rawlins, Scott Heindl, Cascy Beddow, John Ashker, Ron Selmour; Action, Superhero, Fantasy

In 2006, "Apocalypto" was released by Touchstone Pictures / Icon Productions; Mel Gibson (director/screenplay); Farhad Safinia (screenplay); Rudy Youngblood, Raoul Trujillo, Mayra Sérbulo, Gerardo Taracena, Israel Contreras, Dalia Hernández, Morris Birdyellowhead, Abel Woolrich, Ian Uriel, Rodolfo Palacios, Bernardo Ruiz Juarez, Ammel Rodrigo Mendoza, Ricardo Diaz Mendoza, Carlos Emilio Báez, Amílcar Ramírez, Israel Ríos, María Isabel Díaz, Espiridion Acosta Cache, Ariel Galván, Fernando Hernández, María Isidra Hoil, Aquetzali Garcia, Rafael Vélez, Diana Botello; Epic, Adventure, Historical, Action

In 2006, "Blood Diamond" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Virtual Studios; Edward Zwick (director); Charles Leavitt (screenplay); Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Connelly, Djimon Hounsou, Michael Sheen, Arnold Vosloo, David Harewood, Basil Wallace, Stephen Collins, Jimi Mistry, Marius Weyers, Jonathan Pienaar, Ntare Mwine, Ato Essandoh, Tony Kgoroge, Nick Reding, Akin Omotoso, Adetokumboh M'Cormack, Gaurav Chopra, Tyrone Keogh, Winston Ntshona, Zenzo Ngqobe, Clare Holman, Kagiso Kuypers, Antony Coleman, Benu Mabhena, Anointing Lukola; War, Thriller, Political, Action

In 2006, "The Holiday" was released by Columbia Pictures / Universal Pictures / Relativity Media / Waverly Films; Nancy Meyers (director/screenplay); Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jude Law, Jack Black, Edward Burns, Eli Wallach, Rufus Sewell, Lindsay Lohan, James Franco, Sarah Parish, Shannyn Sossamon, Kathryn Hahn, John Krasinski, Odette Yustman, Alex O'Loughlin, Bill Macy, Shelley Berman, Hal Douglas, Jon Prescott, Patrick Cavanaugh, Nicholas Downs, Dustin Hoffman; Romance, Comedy

In 2006, "Unaccompanied Minors" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Village Roadshow Pictures / The Donners' Company; Paul Feig (director); Jacob Meszaros, Mya Stark (screenplay); Lewis Black, Wilmer Valderrama, Tyler James Williams, Dyllan Christopher, Brett Kelly, Gia Mantegna, Quinn Shephard, Dominique Saldaña, Paget Brewster, Rob Corddry, Wayne Federman, Mario Lopez, Jessica Walter, Rob Riggle, David Koechner, B. J. Novak, Mindy Kaling, Tony Hale, Cedric Yarbrough, Kristen Wiig, Al Roker, Teri Garr, Bruce McCulloch, Kevin McDonald, Mark McKinney, Dave 'Gruber' Allen, Steve Bannos, Nick Thune, Heather Beers, Ben Falcone, Lauren McKnight, Noah Bastian, Gary Morgan, Conrad Palmisano; Christmas, Comedy, Adventure, Family

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

In 2001, “I Do!!” by Toya peaked at number 16 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2001, “I Wanna Talk About Me” by Toby Keith peaked at number 28 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Livin' It Up” by Ja Rule Featuring Case peaked at number 6 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Over You” by Daughtry peaked at number 18 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2001, “Family Affair” by Mary J. Blige peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Good Life” by Kanye West Featuring T-Pain peaked at number 23 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Hot” by Avril Lavigne peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2001, “I'm A Slave 4 U” by Britney Spears peaked at number 2 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Lost” by Michael Bublé peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Lullaby” by The Tea Party peaked at number 10 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Taking Chances” by Céline Dion peaked at number 9 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Who We Be” by DMX peaked at number 25 on the Canada pop singles chart.

MuchMusic-Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2007, “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” by Soulja Boy Tell'em peaked at number 1 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Family Affair” by Mary J. Blige peaked at number 1 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2001, “I'm A Slave 4 U” by Britney Spears peaked at number 2 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Lullaby” by The Tea Party peaked at number 10 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Me Love” by Sean Kingston peaked at number 15 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Who We Be” by DMX peaked at number 25 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 2007, 🎄 “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Band Aid I/II peaked at number 82 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Call The Shots” by Girls Aloud peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Calling (au nom de l'amour)” by Geri Halliwell peaked at number 7 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Crying At The Discoteque” by Alcazar peaked at number 13 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Everybody” by Hear'Say peaked at number 4 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Gone” by *N Sync peaked at number 24 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Gotta Get Thru This” by Daniel Bedingfield peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Granite” by Pendulum peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Rap Dis / Only Wanna Know U Cos Ure Famous” by Oxide and Neutrino peaked at number 12 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2001, “ResuRection (Resurrection)” by PPK peaked at number 3 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Say That You're Here” by Fragma peaked at number 25 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2007, “The Racing Rats” by Editors peaked at number 26 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2001, “What If” by Kate Winslet peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Where's Your Head At” by Basement Jaxx peaked at number 9 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Wish You Were Here” by Wyclef Jean peaked at number 28 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2001, 🤔 “What's Going On” by All Star Tribute peaked at number 38 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Here I Am” by Natalie Gauci peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Hide U” by Kosheen peaked at number 23 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Hot Stuff (Let's Dance)” by Craig David peaked at number 29 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2007, “In Pieces” by Shannon Noll peaked at number 26 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Son Of A Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You)” by Janet Jackson Featuring Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, P.Diddy and Carly Simon peaked at number 20 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Too Close” by Blue peaked at number 5 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Turn Me Loose” by Young Divas peaked at number 15 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2001, “What Would You Do?” by City High peaked at number 2 on the Australian pop singles chart.

New Zealand 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2001, 🤔 “What's Going On” by All Star Tribute peaked at number 18 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2007, “'cuz I Can” by P!nk peaked at number 29 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Emotion” by Destiny's Child peaked at number 2 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Nesian Style” by Nesian Mystik peaked at number 9 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Starlight” by The Supermen Lovers Featuring Mani Hoffman peaked at number 4 on the New Zealand pop singles chart.

Netherlands 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2007, “De speelgoeddief” by Coole Piet peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Don't Stop The Music” by Rihanna peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Geef me de kracht” by Bouke peaked at number 22 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Happy” by Sita peaked at number 1 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2001, “The Music's No Good Without You” by Cher peaked at number 25 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Walk On” by U2 peaked at number 8 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2007, “(Love Is) A Bitchslap” by Sebastian Bach Featuring Axl Rose peaked at number 4 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Hey Baby (uhh, ahh)” by DJ Ötzi peaked at number 3 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Kokobom” by Ellinor peaked at number 5 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Miss Blue” by Vincent [SE] peaked at number 6 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2001, “What's Up?” by Excellence peaked at number 10 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2007, “2 Hearts” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 14 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Amazing” by Seal peaked at number 6 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Don't Be Cruel” by Whatever peaked at number 18 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2001, “From Sarah With Love” by Sarah Connor peaked at number 2 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Gimme More” by Britney Spears peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Moi... Lolita” by Alizée peaked at number 5 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2007, “When Did Your Heart Go Missing?” by Rooney peaked at number 22 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2007, “Blink” by John Dahlbäck peaked at number 30 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2001, “On a tous besoin d'amour” by Clémence and Johnny Hallyday peaked at number 4 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Run Baby Run” by Bustafunk Featuring Roachford peaked at number 11 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Toutes les femmes de ta vie” by L5 peaked at number 1 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Vivre ou survivre” by Nâdiya peaked at number 26 on the France pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Whine Up” by Kat DeLuna Featuring Elephant Man peaked at number 9 on the France pop singles chart.

Norway 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2007, “Ashamed” by Bertine Zetlitz peaked at number 4 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Baby Love” by Nicole Scherzinger Featuring will.i.am peaked at number 10 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Emotion” by Destiny's Child peaked at number 6 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Home” by Westlife peaked at number 7 on the Norway pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Queen Of My Heart” by Westlife peaked at number 12 on the Norway pop singles chart.

Switzerland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2001, 😉🤣 “Because I Got High” by Afroman peaked at number 2 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Bubbly” by Colbie Caillat peaked at number 11 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Emotion” by Destiny's Child peaked at number 21 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Hero” by Enrique Iglesias peaked at number 1 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2001, “How It's Got To Be” by Jeanette peaked at number 22 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Stairway To Heaven” by Led Zeppelin peaked at number 17 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

Italy 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2001, “Cry” by Michael Jackson peaked at number 15 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Fallin'” by Alicia Keys peaked at number 3 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Heater” by Samim peaked at number 14 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2007, “No One” by Alicia Keys peaked at number 2 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Sto con te” by Luca Anceschi peaked at number 4 on the Italy pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Y yo sigo aquí” by Paulina Rubio peaked at number 5 on the Italy pop singles chart.

Finland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2007, “An deiner Seite (Ich bin da)” by Tokio Hotel peaked at number 13 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Indian” by Sturm und Drang peaked at number 1 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Little Angel” by Charon peaked at number 5 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Nyt mä meen” by Kristiina Brask peaked at number 14 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Rapture” by iiO peaked at number 12 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Taikasanat” by Yö peaked at number 2 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Walk On” by U2 peaked at number 16 on the Finland pop singles chart.

Spain 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2001, “Baya-Baya” by Safri Duo peaked at number 6 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Headlines (Friendship Never Ends)” by Spice Girls peaked at number 2 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2007, “I Found You Remixes” by Axwell peaked at number 19 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Imagination” by KillingZoo peaked at number 6 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2007, “It's My Club” by Helen Love peaked at number 15 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Only You” by Atrocite Featuring Mque peaked at number 5 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Rapture” by Timmy and Tommy Featuring Nat Leonard peaked at number 14 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Rise Up” by DJ Discipline peaked at number 10 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Umbrella Remixes” by Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso peaked at number 11 on the Spain pop singles chart.

Denmark 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2007, 🎄 “Julegaven jeg aldrig fik” by KNA Connected peaked at number 29 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Country Roads” by Hermes House Band peaked at number 5 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Jeg ka' ik' sig' nej til dig” by Anne Linnet peaked at number 13 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Moment's Bliss (2900 Happiness)” by Julie [DK] peaked at number 16 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2007, “My Tribe” by Spleen United peaked at number 15 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Walk On” by U2 peaked at number 12 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

In 2001, “What Would You Do?” by City High peaked at number 14 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

Bulgaria 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2007, “About You Now” by Sugababes peaked at number 2 on the Bulgaria pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Hot Stuff (Let's Dance)” by Craig David peaked at number 1 on the Bulgaria pop singles chart.

Ireland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2007, “Breathless” by Shayne Ward peaked at number 2 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Call The Shots” by Girls Aloud peaked at number 9 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Me Love” by Sean Kingston peaked at number 7 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2007, “No One” by Alicia Keys peaked at number 8 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

Portugal 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2007, “CancÃo Simples” by Tiago Bettencourt and Mantha peaked at number 12 on the Portugal pop singles chart.

Germany 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2001, “(I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be) Free / One” by The Lighthouse Family peaked at number 10 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2007, “And No Matches” by Scooter peaked at number 9 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Atlantis / When The Angels Sing” by No Angels and Donovan peaked at number 5 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2001, “Club Bizarre” by Brooklyn Bounce peaked at number 12 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Oh Mother” by Christina Aguilera peaked at number 18 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2007, “Stark” by Ich + Ich peaked at number 2 on the Germany pop singles chart.