Thursday October 17, 2002: on this day

October 17, 2002 was a Thursday and it was the 290th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 2002 can also be written as 10/17/2002 in the US and as 17/10/2002 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 2002 in October 2002 calendar

Here's what happened on October 17, 2002:

• Bombings in zamboanga: two bombs were detonated in the main shopping area of zamboanga, a predominantly christian city in the southern philippines. six people were killed and about 150 others were injured. this was the second terrorist attack in southeast asia that occurred in less than one week. jemaah islamiyah was immediately under suspicion. this islamic extremist group is also being investigated in connection to the bali car bombing on october 11, where more than 180 people were killed.
• Astronomy: more evidence has been found to support the existence of a supermassive dark hole in the centre of our galaxy, known as the milky way galaxy. rainer schodel, of the max planck institute for extraterrestrial physics in munich, identified the object sagittarius a as the black hole at galactic center. he observed the behavior and movement of s2 near sagittarius a.
• Officials from the united states announce that a north korean clandestine nuclear weapons program exists, as confirmed by north korean officials.
• Further evidence has been found to support the existence of a supermassive dark hole in the centre of our galaxy, known as the milky way galaxy. rainer schodel, of the max planck institute for extraterrestrial physics in munich, identified the object sagittarius a* as the black hole at galactic center. he observed the behavior and movement of s2 near sagittarius a*.

October 17, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 17, 2002:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $36.35
• Apple AAPL: opens at $14.21
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $52.28
• General Electric GE: opens at $26.90
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $72.80

Exchange Rates on October 17, 2002:

• 1 USD = 124.81 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.5709 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.511 CHF
• 1 EUR = 121.24 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6262 GBP

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 17, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 17, 2002 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 05:05 pm and setting at 04:23 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 21, 2002 while the next full moon would come on Oct 21, 2002.

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Your place in the Universe on October 17, 2002

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Famous people born on October 17, 2002:

• Hadley Delany

  Hadley Delany is an actress known for her role in the TV series 'Louie'.

• Matthew Knies

  American professional ice hockey player.

• BeautyNezz

  Youtube star.

• Patrick Eddy
• Maximilian Beier
• Momo Cissé
• Guéla Doué

Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:

• Smita Patil

  Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

• Felicity Jones

  Felicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...

• Wyclef Jean

  Wyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.

• Montgomery Clift

  Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.

• Rob Marshall

  American choreographer and director producer.

• Margot Kidder

  Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.

• Evel Knievel

  American daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.

• Mike Judge

  American voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.

• Jean Arthur

  American singer and actress (d. 1991).

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 17, 2002?

There are 180 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 17, 2002?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 17, 2002.

Famous people died on October 17, 2002:

• Aileen Riggin

  Aileen Riggin was an American swimmer who won a gold medal at the 1920 Olympics.

• Derek Bell

  Irish harpist and composer (b. 1935).

• Fred Scolari
• Liliana Merlo

What famous deaths happened on October 17th?

Famous deaths on October 17th:

• Danièle Delorme

  French actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.

• Teresa Brewer

  American jazz and pop singer (born 1931).

• Levi Stubbs

  American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).

• Joan Hickson

  British actress (born in 1906).

• John Stuart

  Actor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).

• Anne Crawford

  Actress from israel-english (d. 1956).

• Nathanyl Chopin

  Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.

• Elijah Cummings

  Elijah Cummings was an American politician who served as a Democratic member of the U.S.

• Chadric Chopin

  Chadric Chopin was a Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era, known for his innovative and expressive piano compositions.

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Holidays on October 17, 2002:

• United States - Black Poetry Day
• UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
• French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
• Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
• R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn

October 17, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 2002 was Dilemma by Nelly, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

October 17, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 17, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 14th and October 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Nelly - Dilemma
2. Kelly Clarkson - A Moment Like This
3. Eve - Gangsta Lovin'
4. Cam'ron - Hey Ma
5. Missy Misdemeanor Elliott - Work It

October 17, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 2002 was The Long And Winding Road / Suspicious Minds by Will Young & Gareth Gates, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

October 17, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 17, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 14th and October 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

1. Will Young & Gareth Gates - The Long And Winding Road / Suspicious Minds
2. Avril Lavigne - Complicated
3. Las Ketchup - The Ketchup Song (Asereje)
4. Pink - Just Like A Pill

October 17, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 2002 was Dilemma by Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

October 17, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 17, 2002 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 14th and October 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

1. Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland - Dilemma
2. LL Cool J - Luv U Better
3. Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott - Work It
4. Aaliyah - I Care 4 U
5. Sean Paul - Gimme The Light

October 17, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 17, 2002 was El Dolor De Tu Presencia by Jennifer Pena, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

October 17, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 17, 2002 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 14th and October 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

1. Jennifer Pena - El Dolor De Tu Presencia
2. Thalia - No Me Ensenaste
3. Enrique Iglesias - Mentiroso
4. Jerry Rivera - Vuela Muy Alto
5. Conjunto Primavera - Perdoname Mi Amor