Discover our newspaper digital archive from January 17, 2002
Browse newspapers from January 17, 2002
Thursday January 17, 2002: on this day
January 17, 2002 was the 17th day of the year 2002, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is January 17, 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 17, 2002, who was born and died on January 17, 2002, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 17, 2002, which were the most popular songs (ex. U Got It Bad by Usher), movies (e.g. Iris, directed by Richard Eyre), TV series (e.g. Flatland) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 17th, 2002 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 17, 2002?
- January 17, 2002: What happened on that day?
- January 17, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- January 17, 2002: What were the main match results that day?
- January 17, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 17, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 17, 2002?
- January 17, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 17, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
- January 17, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 17, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
- January 17, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 17, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 17, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 17, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 17, 2002?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 2002?
- Who was the Pope on January 17, 2002?
What day of the week was January 17, 2002?
January 17, 2002 was a Thursday and it was the 17th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 17, 2002 can also be written as 1/17/2002 in the US and as 17/1/2002 in UK and Europe.
January 17, 2002: What happened on that day?
January 17, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on January 17, 2002:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $38.62
- Apple AAPL: opens at $21.97
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $68.53
- General Electric GE: opens at $38.90
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $119.85
Exchange Rates on January 17, 2002:
- 1 USD = 132.35 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.6106 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.6655 CHF
- 1 EUR = 116.61 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6133 GBP
January 17, 2002: What were the main match results that day?
Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Portsmouth - Wolves : 2 - 3
January 17, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th 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.
Discover the personality of January born.
Unlock the Mysteries of January 17, 2002! Claim Your Free Personalized Numerology Report Now
January 17, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Horse personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!
Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on January 17th, 2002 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
see horoscope and birth chart for January 17, 2002
January 17, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 17, 2002 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 17, 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 17, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 09:51 am and setting at 09:54 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 30, 2001 while the next full moon would come on Jan 28, 2002.
Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign for Free Today!
Your place in the Universe on January 17, 2002
We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day
Get your map!
Who was born on January 17, 2002?
Famous people born on January 17, 2002:
- Haley Huelsman
Dancer.
- Samuel Joslin
- Ryan Kalkbrenner
- Keaton Mitchell
- Rok Možič
- Assunta Scutto
- Sadie Soverall
- Thomas Kristensen
- Kirill Ščetinin
- Andres Jasson
- Samuel
Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:
![Michelle Obama]()
Michelle ObamaBarack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.
![James Earl Jones]()
James Earl JonesJames earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...
![Jim Carrey]()
Jim CarreyVersatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.
![Eartha Kitt]()
Eartha KittEartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...
![Françoise Hardy]()
Françoise HardyFrench actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.
![Shabba Ranks]()
Shabba RanksShabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
![Zooey Deschanel]()
Zooey DeschanelAmerican singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.
![Betty White]()
Betty WhiteAmerican actress.
![Sylvie Testud]()
Sylvie TestudFrench actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.
January 17, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 22 years 3 months old,
or 267 months and 2 days old,
or 1161 weeks and 1 day old,
or 8128 days old,
if you were born on January 17, 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 17, 2002?
There are 273 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 2002?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 17, 2002.
January 17, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 17, 2002:
- Camilo José Cela
Spanish author and politician, nobel prize laureate (b. 1916).
- Queenie Leonard
Queenie Leonard was a British actress known for her roles in Hollywood films and on Broadway.
- Roman Personov
Russian scientist and academic (d. 2002).
- Bishop Karas
American religious leader, sudanese-born (born 1955).
- Eddie Meduza
- Umberto Ortolani
What famous deaths happened on January 17th?
Famous deaths on January 17th:
![Virginia Mayo]()
Virginia MayoAn American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.
![Richard Crenna]()
Richard CrennaAmerican actor.
![Evelyn Nesbit]()
Evelyn NesbitEvelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.
![Barbara Britton]()
Barbara BrittonActress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.
![Derek Fowlds]()
Derek FowldsBritish actor (b.1937).
![Suchitra Sen]()
Suchitra SenActress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.
![Faten Hamama]()
Faten HamamaEgyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).
- Wana Lumumba
Wana Lumumba was a Congolese independence leader and the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
- Barbara Jordan
Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 17th
January 17, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 17, 2002:
- Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
- Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
January 17, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 17, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 14th and January 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 17, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 2002 was U Got It Bad by Usher, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.
January 17, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 17, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Usher - U Got It Bad
- Nickelback - How You Remind Me
- Mary J. Blige - Family Affair
- Pink - Get The Party Started
- Ja Rule - Always On Time
January 17, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 2002 was Gotta Get Thru This by Daniel Bedingfield, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.
January 17, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 17, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Daniel Bedingfield - Gotta Get Thru This
- Sophie Ellis Bextor - Murder On The Dancefloor
- Robbie Williams & Nicole Kidman - Somethin' Stupid
- Aaliyah - More Than A Woman
- Puretone - Addicted To Bass
January 17, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 2002 was Always On Time by Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.
January 17, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 17, 2002 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti - Always On Time
- Usher - U Got It Bad
- Michael Jackson - Butterflies
- Alicia Keys - A Woman's Worth
- Aaliyah - Rock The Boat
January 17, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on January 17, 2002 was Dejame Entrar by Carlos Vives, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.
January 17, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on January 17, 2002 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Carlos Vives - Dejame Entrar
- Alejandro Fernandez - Tantita Pena
- Shakira - Suerte [Whenever, Wherever]
- Palomo - No Me Conoces Aun
- Enrique Iglesias - Heroe
January 17, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 17, 2002 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Iris
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Richard Eyre
Starring: Judi Dench, Jim Broadbent, Kate Winslet, Hugh Bonneville
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Rob Minkoff
Starring: Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie, Jonathan Lipnicki
Country: United States of America
The Hours
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Stephen Daldry
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, Meryl Streep, Claire Danes, Ed Harris, Jeff Daniels, Eileen Atkins, Allison Janney, Toni Collette, John C. Reilly, Stephen Dillane
Country: United States of America
Frida
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Julie Taymor
Starring: Salma Hayek, Alfred Molina, Diego Luna, Valeria Golino, Ashley Judd, Antonio Banderas, Edward Norton, Saffron Burrows, Geoffrey Rush, Roger Rees
Country: United States of America
January 17, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 17, 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:
Flatland
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Eric Martin
Justice League
Release year: 2001
Written by: Bob Kane, William M. Marston, Joe Shuster, Jerry Siegel, Gardner Fox, Christopher Keenan
Starring: Carl Lumbly, George Newbern, Phil LaMarr, Kevin Conroy
Country: United States of America
The Kumars at No. 42
Release year: 2001
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Release year: 2001
Directed by: David Piel
Micawber
Release year: 2001
January 17, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 17, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Bend In The Road
By: Nicholas Sparks
Miles Ryan's marriage ended in tragedy when his wife was struck and run. This happened two years ago. He is the deputy sheriff in New Bern, North Carolina.
The Best-Loved Poems Of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
By: Caroline Kennedy
The publication of A Family of Poems, an illustrated children+s book by the author, coincided with the release of A Family of Poems. This gift edition is specially priced.
One Nation
By: the editors of Life magazine
LIFE has been there to help us remember and renew during our nation's most difficult times. The LIFE editors have compiled a powerful, beautifully illustrated account of tragedy as well as triumph.
Bias
By: Bernard Goldberg
Emmy Awardwinner Bernard Goldberg has been a respected journalist in television news for nearly 30 years.
Brotherhood
By: Tony Hendra
"...collection evocatively understated photos showing all 70 city-affected firehouses... 50 well-known photographers have taken pictures that show the firehouses in every state of recovery and mourning, with donations
January 17, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 17, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Dragon's Lair 3D: Return to the Lair
Break Nine: World Billiards Tournament
Blinx: The Time Sweeper
Soccer Mania
Star Wars: Bounty Hunter
Who was the US President on January 17, 2002?
On January 17, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 2002?
On January 17, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on January 17, 2002?
On January 17, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about January 17th?
January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
- 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
- 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.
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.
Do you remember 2002? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to
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.
