The #1 country song on December 31, 2001

Where Were You (When the World Stopped Turning) By Alan Jackson

Other #1 songs on December 31, 2001

#1 Hit Song

How You Remind Me
Nickelback

UK #1 Song

Somethin' Stupid
Robbie Williams and Nicole Kidman

#1 R&B Song

U Got It Bad
Usher

#1 Alternative Hit

In the End
Linkin Park

#1 Dance Track

Come on Down
Crystal Waters

Notable December 31 birthdays in the 2000s

Minicoops
Dancer
Born December 31, 2000

Harvey Mills
Pop Singer
Born December 31, 2002

Matilda Devries
Pop Singer
Born December 31, 2003