Historical Events
The Fellowship of the Ring
"The Fellowship of the Ring", 1st Lord of the Rings film is released. Makes US$47 million US opening weekend, $871 million total worldwide.
- A record high barometric pressure of 1085.6 hPa (32.06 inHg) is recorded at Tosontsengel, Khövsgöl Province, Mongolia.
- Argentine economic crisis: December 2001 riots - Riots erupt in Buenos Aires after Domingo Cavallo's corralito measures restrict the withdrawal of cash from bank deposits.
Famous Deaths
- Hans Warren, Dutch writer, poet and critic (Secret Diary), dies at 80
- Marcel Mule, French classical saxophonist, composer, and teacher, dies at 100
Died in 2001 2001 Highlights
About December 19, 2001
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 4 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: How You Remind Me - Nickelback
#1 Song: Somethin' Stupid - Robbie Williams & Nicole Kidman
