Number 1 Songs in 2001 — UK and US Charts
UK #1
"It Wasn't Me"
Shaggy ft. Rikrok
The reggae-pop hit dominated the UK charts early in 2001 and was one of the year's best-selling singles, with its catchy hook becoming inescapable.
US #1
"Hanging by a Moment"
Lifehouse
The alternative rock ballad was the most-played song on US radio in 2001 according to Billboard's year-end chart, marking a shift toward more earnest rock in the post-9/11 mood.
Biggest Films of 2001 — Box Office Hits
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
Box Office: $975 million worldwide
The first adaptation of J.K. Rowling's beloved novels became a cultural phenomenon and launched one of cinema's most successful franchises, with Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint becoming household names overnight.
Fashion and Style of 2001
Fashion, clothing and visual culture from the era
Architecture and Buildings of 2001
Buildings completed and structures opened in 2001