Tuesday January 08, 2002: on this day

January 08, 2002 was the 8th day of the year 2002, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is January 08, 2002 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 08, 2002, who was born and died on January 08, 2002, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 08, 2002, which were the most popular songs (ex. How You Remind Me by Nickelback), movies (e.g. The Count of Monte Cristo, directed by Kevin Reynolds), TV series (e.g. Justice League) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 8th, 2002 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 08, 2002?


January 08, 2002 was a Tuesday and it was the 8th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 08, 2002 can also be written as 1/8/2002 in the US and as 8/1/2002 in UK and Europe.

January 08, 2002 in January 2002 calendar

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January 08, 2002: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 08, 2002:

  • Ibm announced that it will cease manufacturing desktop personal computers in most parts of the globe. it will sell its desktop equipment in the us and europe to sanmina sci.
  • President george w. bush signs the no child left behind act into law.
  • At 69, dave thomas, founder of wendy's fast-food restaurant chain, has died.
  • Ozzie smith elected to the baseball hall of fame
  • Michael jordan's wife files for divorcement.
  • President of the united states george w. bush signs into law the no child left behind act.

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January 08, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 08, 2002:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $39.90
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $22.75
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $68.69
  • General Electric GE: opens at $39.65
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $124.25

Exchange Rates on January 08, 2002:

  • 1 USD = 132.69 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.5942 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.655 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 118.39 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6197 GBP

January 08, 2002: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Clydebank - Morton : 1 - 2
  • Peterboro - Port Vale : 3 - 0

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Kidderminster - Luton : 1 - 4
  • Shrewsbury - Oxford : 1 - 0
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January 08, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 08, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 08, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on January 8th, 2002 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 08, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 08, 2002 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 08, 2002 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on January 08, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 02:26 am and setting at 01:42 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 30, 2001 while the next full moon would come on Jan 28, 2002.

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Who was born on January 08, 2002?


Whose famous birthday is on January 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 8th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • David Bowie
    David Bowie

    British actor and rock star with exotic looks.

  • Cynthia Erivo
    Cynthia Erivo

    Cynthia erivo is a british actress and singer known for her tony award-winning performance in 'the color purple' and her role in the film...

  • Stephen Hawking
    Stephen Hawking

    British theoretical physicist, who was also a professor at the university of oxford.

  • Géraldine Pailhas
    Géraldine Pailhas

    French actress who starred alongside johnny depp, marlon brando and "don juan demarco.

  • Graham Chapman
    Graham Chapman

    An english actor and writer.

  • José Ferrer
    José Ferrer

    Puerto rican-american actor and director (d. 1992).

  • Yvette Mimieux
    Yvette Mimieux

    American actress, stage, and tv actress.

  • Michelle Forbes
    Michelle Forbes

    Actress (julianna cox-homicide).

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January 08, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 22 years 3 months old,

or 267 months and 11 days old,

or 1162 weeks and 3 days old,

or 8137 days old,

if you were born on January 08, 2002.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 08, 2002?

There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 8th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 08, 2002?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 08, 2002.

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January 08, 2002: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 08, 2002:

  • Alexander Prokhorov

    Australian-russian physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1916).

  • Dave Thomas

    American businessman and philanthropist, founded wendy's (b. 1932).

  • Alexandre Mikhaïlovitch Prokhorov (Александр Михайлович Прохоров)
  • Rex David «Dave» Thomas

What famous deaths happened on January 8th?

Famous deaths on January 8th:

  • John Gregson
    John Gregson

    Actor (rooney assassin) dies at 55.

  • Yvonne De Carlo
    Yvonne De Carlo

    Canadian-american actress, singer, dancer, and choreographer whose six-decade career included roles in film, television, musical theatre,...

  • Edd Byrnes
    Edd Byrnes

    Edd Byrnes was an American actor known for his role in the TV series '77 Sunset Strip'.

  • Gale Page
    Gale Page

    Actress (4 daughters, knute rockney), is killed by cancer at 72.

  • Pat Buttram
    Pat Buttram

    American actor and comedian (b. 1915).

  • Robert Baden-Powell
    Robert Baden-Powell

    British military figure who founded the boy scouts of england in 1907.

  • Zbigniew Cybulski
    Zbigniew Cybulski

    Polish actor (see you tommorrow) dies at 39.

  • Lois Wilson
    Lois Wilson

    Actress (alice aldrich family), dies at 88.

  • Castin Galilei

    Castin Galilei was an Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a key role in the scientific revolution.

  • Galileah Galilei

    Galileo Galilei was a renowned Italian astronomer, physicist, engineer, and philosopher who played a pivotal role in the scientific...

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January 08, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 08, 2002:

  • Commonwealth Day is celebrated in Northern Mariana Islands.
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January 08, 2002: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 08, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 7th and January 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 08, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 08, 2002 was How You Remind Me by Nickelback, according to the music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

January 08, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 08, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 7th and January 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - How You Remind Me youtube
  2. - U Got It Bad youtube
  3. - Family Affair youtube
  4. - Get The Party Started
  5. - Hero

January 08, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 08, 2002 was Gotta Get Thru This by Daniel Bedingfield, according to the music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

January 08, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 08, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 7th and January 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Gotta Get Thru This
  2. - Murder On The Dancefloor
  3. - Somethin' Stupid
  4. - More Than A Woman
  5. - Addicted To Bass

January 08, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 08, 2002 was Always On Time by Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

January 08, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 08, 2002 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 7th and January 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Always On Time
  2. - U Got It Bad youtube
  3. - Butterflies
  4. - A Woman's Worth
  5. - Rock The Boat

January 08, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 08, 2002 was Tantita Pena by Alejandro Fernandez, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

January 08, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 08, 2002 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 7th and January 13th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Tantita Pena
  2. - Dejame Entrar
  3. - Suerte [Whenever, Wherever]
  4. - No Me Conoces Aun
  5. - Como Duele

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January 08, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 08, 2002 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Count of Monte Cristo

The Count of Monte Cristo

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Kevin Reynolds

Starring: Jim Caviezel, Guy Pearce, Richard Harris, James Frain

Country: United States of America

A Walk to Remember

A Walk to Remember

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Adam Shankman

Starring: Mandy Moore, Shane West, Peter Coyote, Daryl Hannah

Country: United States of America

Iris

Iris

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Richard Eyre

Starring: Judi Dench, Jim Broadbent, Kate Winslet, Hugh Bonneville

Country: United States of America

Kate & Leopold

Kate & Leopold

Release year: 2002

Directed by: James Mangold

Starring: Meg Ryan, Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Breckin Meyer

Country: United States of America

Stuart Little 2

Stuart Little 2

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Rob Minkoff

Starring: Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie, Jonathan Lipnicki

Country: United States of America

January 08, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 08, 2002 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Justice League

Justice League

Release year: 2001

Written by:

Starring: Carl Lumbly, George Newbern, Phil LaMarr, Kevin Conroy

Country: United States of America

The Kumars at No. 42

The Kumars at No. 42

Release year: 2001

Harold and the Purple Crayon

Harold and the Purple Crayon

Release year: 2001

Directed by: David Piel

Micawber

Micawber

Release year: 2001

Hallo Robbie!

Hallo Robbie!

Release year: 2001

Country: Germany

January 08, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 08, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Black Hawk Down by Mark Bowden

Black Hawk Down

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Black Hawk Down, a classic in war reporting, is now available as a Grove Press paperback. It's Mark Bowden’s amazing account of the longest sustained firefight between American troops since the Vietnam War.

Dreamcatcher by Stephen King

Dreamcatcher

By:

Stephen King is a master storyteller and his #1 New York Times Bestseller about four friends who meet evil in the Maine woods. Twenty-five years ago, they bravely stood up to save a child with a mental disability from being …

The Remnant by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins

The Remnant

By:

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John Adams by David McCullough

John Adams

By:

This Pulitzer Prize-winning biography about America's founder father and second president is a bestseller. It was brilliantly written by David McCullough, master historian.

Red Rabbit by Tom Clanc

Red Rabbit

By:

Jack Ryan leaps in when Soviets attempt to kill the Polish pope who is causing political problems for Poland.

January 08, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 08, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Ratchet & Clank

Ratchet & Clank

Platform: PlayStation 2 PlayStation 3 PlayStation Portable PlayStation Vita PlayStation 4

Genre: Platform Third-person shooter

Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment

Digimon Tamers: Battle Spirit Ver. 1.5

Digimon Tamers: Battle Spirit Ver. 1.5

Platform: WonderSwan Color

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Bandai

Dominions: Priests, Prophets and Pretenders

Dominions: Priests, Prophets and Pretenders

Platform: PC (Windows / Linux) PowerPC (Mac OS X / Linux) Solaris (Solaris 8)

Genre: Turn-based strategy, Fantasy

ESPN International Winter Sports 2002

ESPN International Winter Sports 2002

Platform: PlayStation 2, GameCube, Game Boy Advance, Xbox

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Konami

Disney Sports Soccer

Disney Sports Soccer

Platform: Nintendo GameCube, Game Boy Advance

Genre: Sports (soccer)

Publisher: Konami

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Who was the US President on January 08, 2002?

On January 08, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 08, 2002?

On January 08, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 08, 2002?

On January 08, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 8th?

January 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - Russian military police says it has begun patrolling manbij in the syrian civil war. (tass). the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces claim that five foreign nationals were captured fighting for the islamic state of iraq. two of the five are from the united states; two from pakistan, and one from ireland.
  • 2018 - Pfizer, a pharmaceutical company, has stopped research on parkinson's and alzheimer's diseases.
  • 2017 - January 2017, jerusalem vehicular attack: a truck crashes into a group israeli soldiers in an attack on east jerusalem. the attack resulted in the deaths of four and injuring 21 others. the terrorist was previously convicted and sentenced to 10 years in prison.

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What happened in 2002?

2002 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Twelve member states of the European Union have made euro banknotes and euros coins legal tender.
  • Officially, Taiwan joins the World Trade Organization as Chinese Taipei.
  • Charles Bishop, a 15-year-old student pilot crashes a light plane into a Tampa, Florida, building. This evokes fear of an imitating 9/11 terrorist attack.

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What was the calendar for January 2002?

January 2002 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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