Historical Events
- Crude oil prices on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) record one of their largest 1-day jumps of the year as traders become convinced that OPEC will follow through on production cuts
Famous Weddings
J. K. Rowling
"Harry Potter" author J. K. Rowling (36) weds anesthesiologist Neil Murray (30) in Aberfeldy, Scotland
Famous Deaths
- Nigel Hawthorne, English actor (Tartuffe, Pope John Paul II), dies at 72
2001 Highlights
About December 26, 2001
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 21 years, 9 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Boxing Day (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: How You Remind Me - Nickelback
#1 Song: Somethin' Stupid - Robbie Williams & Nicole Kidman
