2001

/ Rev. Patti

~ Welcome to 2001 ~

Well, it’s 2001 and everyone was feeling pretty good about the New century but had no idea what we’d be facing by the end of the summer of 2001. Before we go there, let’s just turn on the stereo and check out the top songs of 2001.

Top 10 Billboard Hits of 2001

10.) Independent Women Part 1 by Destiny’s Child

9.) Again by Lenny Kravitz

8.) Thank You by Dido

7.) Let Me Blow Ya Mind by Eve featuring Gwen Stefani

6.) If You’re Gone by Matchbox Twenty

5.) I’m Real by Jennifer Lopez featuring Ja Rule

4.) Drops of Jupiter by Train

3.) All for You by Janet Jackson

2.) Fallin’ by Alicia Keys

And the moment you’ve been waiting for, the #1 hit of 2001 was…

Hanging by a Moment by Lifehouse

Top Headlines of 2001

  1. September 11th Attacks: The terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon led to the deaths of over 3,000 innocent people and triggered a global war on terror.
  2. The Patriot Act: In response to the 9/11 attacks, the US Congress passed the Patriot Act (now considered to be unconstitutional) because it expanded government surveillance powers including on American citizens.
  3. The War in Afghanistan: The US invaded Afghanistan to topple the Taliban regime, which was harboring Al-Qaeda.
  4. Economic Recession: The US economy experienced a recession in 2001, which was exacerbated by the 9/11 attacks.
  5. The Anthrax Attacks: A series of anthrax attacks through the US mail system caused panic and fear.

Prices in 2001

  • Avg. House Cost – $174,100
  • Avg. Car Cost – $21,474
  • Avg. Yearly Income – $42,228
  • Minimum Wage – $5.15 hr
  • Postage Stamp – $.34
  • Movie Ticket – $5.65
  • Concert Ticket – $40
  • Gal of Gas – $1.44
  • Gal of Milk – $2.88
  • Dozen Eggs – $1.00
  • Can Tuna – $1.00
  • 5 lbs Sugar – $2.15
  • 5 lbs Flour – $1.50
  • Ground Beef – $2.50 lb
  • Chicken – $1.50 lb
  • Turkey – $1.50
  • T-Bone Steak – $5.00 lb to $7.00 lb
  • Bologna – $2.50
  • Coffee – $5.00
  • Avg. Box of Cereal – $3.00
  • 16 oz Jar Peanut Butter – $2.50
  • 32 oz Jar Mayonnaise – $4.00
  • 35″ Color TV – $500 to $1,000
  • 35″ Flat Screen Color TV -$3,000
  • Microwave – $200
  • CD Player – $20 to $200+
  • DVD Player – $200 to $300
  • VCR – $50 to $100
  • Basic Home Stereo System – $200 to $500
  • Desktop computer – $500 to $1200+
  • Laptop computer – $1,000 to $2,500
  • Cell phone – $100 to $300

Top Toys of 2001

  • LEGO Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle: This was the top seller in 2001. This iconic set was a massive hit among all Harry Potter fans and LEGO fans. Sold for about $26.
  • Bionicle: These customizable robot toys from LEGO were very popular, especially among boys. Sold for $7.
  • Furby: These interactive cuties were still hot in 2001 and they were a must have for many kids. They sold for $35.
  • Pokemon Cards: Yep still popular in 2001 and they sold for $2 to $6 per pack.
  • GI Joe: Classic GI Joe made a come back in 2001 with the boys and sold for $4 to $18 per figure.
  • Barbie Dolls: Barbie remained a very popular toy choice for little girls with various themed dolls and playsets available. Prices varied $10 to $30.
  • Video Game Consoles and Games: The PlayStation 2 and Game Boy Advance were super popular gaming platforms, and games such as The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask” and “Final Fantasy X” were extremely popular. Prices varied for game consoles $150 to $300 and games $40 to $60.
  • Ty Beanie Babies: These plush cuties were still hot in 2001 and varied in price depending on their rarity sold anywhere from $10 to $50.
  • Electronic Pets: Tamagotchi and other electronic pet toys were popular among kids. Prices varied .
  • Classic Board Games: Yes, board games were still in high demand like Monopoly, Scrabble, Jeopardy, and many others. Ranged in prices from $10 to $30.

Top TV Shows of 2001

  1. Friends
  2. CSI
  3. ER
  4. Everybody Loves Raymond
  5. Law & Order
  6. Survivor
  7. Monday Night Football
  8. The West Wing
  9. Will & Grace
  10. Leap of Faith
  11. Becker
  12. Law & Order: SVU
  13. 60 Minutes
  14. Frasier
  15. JAG
  16. Inside Schwartz
  17. Judging Amy
  18. Just Shoot Me!
  19. The King of Queens
  20. Yes, Dear

Top Movies of 2001

  1. The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
  2. Shrek
  3. Monsters, Inc.
  4. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone
  5. Ocean’s Eleven
  6. Training Day
  7. Spirited Away
  8. A Knight’s Tale
  9. Black Hawk Down
  10. Legally Blonde
  11. The Mummy Returns
  12. Donnie Dark
  13. Rush Hour 2
  14. A Beautiful Mind
  15. The Others
  16. The Princess Diaries
  17. The Fast and the Furious
  18. Enemy at the Gates
  19. Zoolander
  20. Jeepers Creepers

Well there you go, a very tragic year for our country and even for the world for we entered into a world that many leaders from the past warned against. But we as Americans stood strong and got through it. Tomorrow we’ll make a trip to the year 2002.

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