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In 2000, Actor David Lewis died at age 84. He was nominated for five Daytime Emmy Awards during his run on General Hospital as Edward Quartermaine, winning in 1982.

In 2001, Kylie Minogue takes three awards and performs at the first Italian Dance Awards, held at the Alcatraz Club in Milan. She wins for best foreign dance artists, and her chart-topping track “Canʹt Get You Out Of My Head” wins for song of the year and best video.

In 2002, On Days of Our Lives, Sami was livid when she walked in on an intimate moment between Roman and Kate.

In 2003, MTV gives viewers a glimpse into the holiday season at the home of Ozzy Osbourne and his family with “The Osbourne Family Christmas Special.” A wide range of celebrity guests join in on the festivities, including Jessica Simpson, who duets with Ozzy on “Winter Wonderland,” and newlyweds Dave Navarro and Carmen Electra, who are shown baking holiday cookies.

In 2004, Vitali Klitschko stopped Danny Williams in the eighth round to retain his WBC heavyweight title.

In 2006, On All My Children, Josh Madden called Zach Slater to tell him he found Erin Laveryʹs (Connie Fletcher) lifeless body, making her the second victim of the Satin Slayer.

In 2008, Former Nasdaq chairman Bernie Madoff was arrested, accused of running a multibillion-dollar Ponzi scheme that wiped out the life savings of thousands of people and wrecked charities. (Madoff died in April 2021 while serving a 150-year federal prison sentence.)

In 2009, All My Children taped for the final time in New York City.

In 2009, On General Hospital, Rebecca Shaw (Natalia Livingston) told Nikolas Cassadine (Tyler Christopher) she would keep quiet about her accident as long as got what she wanted: Lucky Spencer.

In 2009, The movies “The Princess and The Frog”, “Invictus”, “The Lovely Bones”, and “The Slammin' Salmon” opened in movie theaters in the U.S.A.

In 2009, The wildly addictive Angry Birds launched on iOS, and quickly became a cultural phenomenon. Players used slingshots to launch birds at structures built by evil pigs, creating a simple yet endlessly entertaining game. (source: Today in Nerd History/Love Thy Nerd.)

In 2009, "Invictus" was released by Warner Bros. Pictures / Spyglass Entertainment; Clint Eastwood (director); Anthony Peckham (screenplay); Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Scott Eastwood, Tony Kgoroge, Adjoa Andoh, Julian Lewis Jones, Patrick Mofokeng, Leleti Khumalo, McNeil Hendricks, Zak Feaunati, Grant L. Roberts, Robin B. Smith, Sean Cameron Michael, Danny Keogh, Bonnie Henna, Hennie Bosman, Matt Stern, Kgosi Mongape; Docudrama, Sports

In 2009, "The Lovely Bones" was released by Paramount Pictures / DreamWorks Pictures; Peter Jackson (director/screenplay); Saoirse Ronan, Mark Wahlberg, Rachel Weisz, Susan Sarandon, Stanley Tucci, Rose McIver, Michael Imperioli, Amanda Michalka, Reece Ritchie, Carolyn Dando, Charlie Saxton, Nikki SooHoo, Jake Abel, Tom McCarthy; Supernatural, Drama

In 2009, "My Son, My Son, What Have Ye Done?" was released by IFC Films; Werner Herzog (director); Michael Shannon, Willem Dafoe, Chloë Sevigny, Udo Kier; Crime, Drama

In 2009, "The Princess and the Frog" was released by Walt Disney Pictures / Walt Disney Animation Studios; John Musker, Ron Clements (directors/screenplay); Rob Edwards (screenplay); Anika Noni Rose, Bruno Campos, Keith David, Michael-Leon Wooley, Jennifer Cody, Jim Cummings, Peter Bartlett, Jenifer Lewis, Oprah Winfrey, Terrence Howard, John Goodman, Don Hall, Paul Briggs, Corey Burton, Michael Colyar, Emeril Lagasse, Kevin Michael Richardson, Randy Newman, Terence Blanchard, Kwesi Boakye, Roger Aaron Brown, Peter Del Vecho, Jeff Draheim, Rob Edwards, Eddie Frierson, Bridget Hoffman, Rif Hutton, John Kassir, Mona Marshall, John Musker, Phil Proctor, Peter Renaday, Kimberly Russell, Bruce W. Smith, Fred Tatasciore, Claudette Wells, Joe Whyte, Mick Wingert; Animated, Musical, Romantic, Fantasy, Comedy

In 2009, "A Single Man" was released by The Weinstein Company; Tom Ford (director/screenplay); David Scearce (screenplay); Colin Firth, Julianne Moore, Matthew Goode, Nicholas Hoult, Jon Kortajarena, Ryan Simpkins, Ginnifer Goodwin, Teddy Sears, Lee Pace, Erin Daniels, Aline Weber, Jon Hamm, Paulette Lamori, Paul Butler, Aaron Sanders; Period, Romantic, Drama

In 2009, "The Slammin' Salmon" was released by Anchor Bay Films; Kevin Heffernan (director); Broken Lizard (screenplay); Michael Clarke Duncan, Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan, Steve Lemme, Paul Soter, Erik Stolhanske, Cobie Smulders, April Bowlby, Olivia Munn, Nat Faxon, Lance Henriksen, Sendhil Ramamurthy, Vivica A. Fox, Morgan Fairchild, Jeff Chase, Carla Gallo, Jim Gaffigan, Will Forte; Comedy

In 2009, "Tenderness" was released by Lionsgate; John Polson (director); Emil Stern (screenplay); Cast: Russell Crowe, Jon Foster, Sophie Traub; genre?

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

In 2004, “Drop It Like It's Hot” by Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell Williams peaked at number 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart.

Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “My Boo” by Usher Featuring Alicia Keys peaked at number 1 on the Canada pop singles chart.

In 2004, “What You Waiting For?” by Gwen Stefani peaked at number 11 on the Canada pop singles chart.

MuchMusic-Canada 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “My Boo” by Usher Featuring Alicia Keys peaked at number 1 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

In 2004, “What You Waiting For?” by Gwen Stefani peaked at number 11 on the MuchMusic-Canada pop singles chart.

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

In 2004, 🎄 “Christmas Morning” by Rockford peaked at number 91 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, 🎄 “Do They Know It's Christmas? (2004)” by Band Aid 20 peaked at number 1 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “A Little Bit Of Action” by Nadia peaked at number 27 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Boulevard Of Broken Dreams” by Green Day peaked at number 5 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Could Well Be In” by The Streets peaked at number 30 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Drop It Like It's Hot” by Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell Williams peaked at number 10 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Killamangiro” by Babyshambles peaked at number 8 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Right To Be Wrong” by Joss Stone peaked at number 29 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Rip It Up” by Razorlight peaked at number 20 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Unwritten” by Natasha Bedingfield peaked at number 6 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

In 2004, “You Can Do It” by Ice Cube Featuring Mack 10 and Ms. Toi peaked at number 2 on the U.K. pop singles chart.

Australian 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, 🎄 “Twelve Days Of Christmas” by Dreamtime Christmas All-Stars peaked at number 26 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Flashdance” by Deep Dish peaked at number 14 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2004, “I Believe In You” by Kylie Minogue peaked at number 6 on the Australian pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Listen With Your Heart” by Casey Donovan peaked at number 1 on the Australian pop singles chart.

Netherlands 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Live At The Arena” by Gerard - René - Gordon peaked at number 3 on the Netherlands pop singles chart.

Sweden 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, 🎄 “Do They Know It's Christmas?” by Shirley Clamp peaked at number 28 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2004, “I Am Your Woman” by Zandra peaked at number 27 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Lose My Breath” by Destiny's Child peaked at number 8 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

In 2004, “My Boo” by Usher Featuring Alicia Keys peaked at number 18 on the Sweden pop singles chart.

Austria 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Blue Tattoo” by Vanilla Ninja peaked at number 12 on the Austria pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Lose My Breath” by Destiny's Child peaked at number 8 on the Austria pop singles chart.

France 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Y'a pas un homme qui soit né pour ça” by Sidaction (Florent Pagny / Calogero / Pascal Obispo) peaked at number 20 on the France pop singles chart.

Switzerland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Curtain Falls” by Blue peaked at number 13 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Si seulement je pouvais lui manquer” by Calogero peaked at number 25 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “These Words” by Natasha Bedingfield peaked at number 8 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Tilt Ya Head Back” by Nelly and Christina Aguilera peaked at number 16 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “What You Waiting For?” by Gwen Stefani peaked at number 17 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Wonderful” by Ja Rule Featuring R. Kelly and Ashanti peaked at number 12 on the Switzerland pop singles chart.

Finland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Angels” by Ultrasonic peaked at number 20 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Call On Me” by Eric Prydz peaked at number 4 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Ilon päivä or Ilon juhla” by Ajattara peaked at number 2 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Kuolema tekee taiteilijan” by Nightwish peaked at number 1 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Ohne dich” by Rammstein peaked at number 13 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Out Of Touch” by Uniting Nations peaked at number 9 on the Finland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “You're Shining” by Styles and Breeze peaked at number 19 on the Finland pop singles chart.

Spain 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Bootsy Bootsy Boom” by Channing peaked at number 13 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2004, “La guerra” by Aventura peaked at number 7 on the Spain pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Todo nos parece una mierda” by Astrud peaked at number 1 on the Spain pop singles chart.

Denmark 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “No Milk Today” by Royal Gigolos peaked at number 19 on the Denmark pop singles chart.

Belgium 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Et c'est parti...” by Nâdiya Featuring Smartzee peaked at number 1 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Ik Denk Aan Jou” by Clouseau peaked at number 6 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

In 2004, “What You Waiting For?” by Gwen Stefani peaked at number 8 on the Belgium pop singles chart.

Ireland 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, 🎄 “Do They Know It's Christmas? (2004)” by Band Aid 20 peaked at number 1 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “I'll Stand By You” by Girls Aloud peaked at number 3 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Irish Son” by Brian McFadden peaked at number 4 on the Ireland pop singles chart.

Germany 2000's Decade Pop Singles Chart Peaks

In 2004, “Die klügsten Männer der Welt” by Die Ärzte peaked at number 23 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Don't Close Your Eyes” by 4 United peaked at number 18 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Ich komm an dir nicht weiter” by Rosenstolz peaked at number 14 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Ohne dich” by Rammstein peaked at number 12 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Runaway” by Groove Coverage peaked at number 20 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Tilt Ya Head Back” by Nelly and Christina Aguilera peaked at number 27 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2004, “Walkampf” by Die Toten Hosen peaked at number 24 on the Germany pop singles chart.

In 2004, “What You Waiting For?” by Gwen Stefani peaked at number 22 on the Germany pop singles chart.