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August 20, 2002 was the 232nd day of the year 2002, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 20, 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 August 20, 2002, who was born and died on August 20, 2002, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 20, 2002, which were the most popular songs (ex. Dilemma by Nelly), movies (e.g. Iris, directed by Richard Eyre), TV series (e.g. Still Game) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 20th, 2002 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 20, 2002?
- August 20, 2002: What happened on that day?
- August 20, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 20, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 20, 2002?
- August 20, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 20, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
- August 20, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 20, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
- August 20, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 20, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 20, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 20, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 20, 2002?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 2002?
- Who was the Pope on August 20, 2002?
What day of the week was August 20, 2002?
August 20, 2002 was a Tuesday and it was the 232nd day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 20, 2002 can also be written as 8/20/2002 in the US and as 20/8/2002 in UK and Europe.
August 20, 2002: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 20, 2002:
- Five hours later, a group of iraqis fighting the regime of saddam hussein occupy the iraqi embassy berlin before freeing their hostages and surrendering.
- Al-shorta, an iraqi club, wins the umm al ma'arak (mother-of-all battles) cup for the 3rd time by beating al-talaba 1-0 in final.
- A group of iraqis opposed to the regime of saddam hussein take over the iraqi embassy in berlin, germany for five hours before releasing their hostages and surrendering.
August 20, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 20, 2002:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $36.91
- Apple AAPL: opens at $15.97
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $51.38
- General Electric GE: opens at $32.65
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.56
Exchange Rates on August 20, 2002:
- 1 USD = 118.7 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.5662 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.4997 CHF
- 1 EUR = 116.16 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6402 GBP
August 20, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 20, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 20th, 2002 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 20, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 20, 2002 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 August 20, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:58 pm and setting at 04:32 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 24, 2002 while the next full moon would come on Aug 22, 2002.
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Who was born on August 20, 2002?
Famous people born on August 20, 2002:
- Dania Tanovic
French-born daughter of film director danis tanovic, a well-known parent.
- Felix Blohberger
- Lilian Egloff
- Joshua Liendo
- Tommaso Menoncello
- Tobias Lund Andresen
- Nelson Quiñónes
- Jesper Wahlqvist
- Raphaël Marc Yapéndé
- Jenny Nowak
Whose famous birthday is on August 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 20th:
![Andrew Garfield]()
Andrew GarfieldAndrew garfield is a british-american actor known for his roles in the social network and the amazing spider-man series.
![Amy Adams]()
Amy AdamsAmy adams is an american actress known for her versatile roles in films such as enchanted, american hustle, and arrival.
![Demi Lovato]()
Demi LovatoAmerican singer-songwriter, musician, and actress.
![Fred Durst]()
Fred DurstFred durst is an american singer best known as the lead vocalist of the band limp bizkit.
![Misha Collins]()
Misha CollinsAmerican actor and director.
![Ben Barnes]()
Ben BarnesBen barnes is an english actor known for his roles in the chronicles of narnia series and the tv series westworld.
![James Marsters]()
James MarstersJames marsters is an american actor best known for his role as the vampire spike in the television series buffy the vampire slayer.
![Gerald McRaney]()
Gerald McRaneyGerald mcraney is an american actor known for his roles in television series such as simon & simon, major dad, and this is us.
![Ron Paul]()
Ron PaulAmerican politician and physician, paul is an active member and nominee of the libertarian party for president in 1988.
![Joan Allen]()
Joan AllenAmerican actress who can play both lead and supporting roles on screen and stage.
August 20, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 21 years 7 months old,
or 259 months and 30 days old,
or 1130 weeks and 3 days old,
or 7913 days old,
if you were born on August 20, 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 August 20, 2002?
There are 123 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 2002?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 20, 2002.
August 20, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 20, 2002:
- Wesley Bennett
What famous deaths happened on August 20th?
Famous deaths on August 20th:
![Phyllis Diller]()
Phyllis DillerAmerican comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...
![Jerry Lewis]()
Jerry LewisAmerican comedian, writer, actor and producer.
![Ilona Massey]()
Ilona MasseyHungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.
![Ulla Jacobsson]()
Ulla JacobssonSwedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.
- Ruhama Goldberg
Esteemed researcher in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking discoveries.
- Aulora Smith
Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that have touched the hearts of many.
- Elmore Leonard
Elmore Leonard was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Negro leagues.
- Stefhanie Tubbs Jones
First African-American woman to represent Ohio in the U.S.
- Sircharles Sedley
Celebrated playwright of the Restoration era.
- Otillia Lindemann
Renowned German soprano known for her performances in leading opera houses.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 20th
August 20, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 20, 2002:
- Morocco - Revolution of the King and the People Day
- RC saints - Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
- Estonia - Restoration Day
- Hungary - St. Stephen's day, the main national holiday in Hungary
- Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Asmá (Names) - First day of the ninth month of the Bahá'f Calendar
August 20, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 20, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 19th and August 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 20, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 2002 was Dilemma by Nelly, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.
August 20, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 20, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Nelly - Dilemma
- Nelly - Hot In Herre
- Avril Lavigne - Complicated
- Mario - Just A Friend
- P. Diddy - I Need A Girl (Part Two)
August 20, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 2002 was Colourblind by Darius, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.
August 20, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 20, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Darius - Colourblind
- Gareth Gates - Anyone Of Us (Stupid Mistake)
- S Club Juniors - Automatic High
- Shakira - Underneath Your Clothes
- Sugababes - Round Round
August 20, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 2002 was Dilemma by Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.
August 20, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 20, 2002 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland - Dilemma
- Nelly - Hot In Herre
- N.O.R.E. - Nothin'
- Mario - Just A Friend 2002
- P. Diddy & Ginuwine Featuring Loon, Mario Winans & Tammy Ruggeri - I Need A Girl (Part Two)
August 20, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 20, 2002 was El Dolor De Tu Presencia by Jennifer Pena, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.
August 20, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 20, 2002 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Jennifer Pena - El Dolor De Tu Presencia
- Juanes - A Dios Le Pido
- Enrique Iglesias - Mentiroso
- Chayanne - Y Tu Te Vas
- Sin Bandera - Entra En Mi Vida
August 20, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 20, 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
August 20, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 20, 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:
Still Game
Release year: 2002
Starring: Ford Kiernan, Greg Hemphill, Paul Riley, Mark Cox
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Cavegirl
Release year: 2002
Directed by: David Oliver
Dick and Dom in da Bungalow
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Simon Hepworth
Transufômâ: Maikuron densetsu
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Hidehito Ueda
CNNNN: Chaser Non-Stop News Network
Release year: 2002
Starring: Craig Reucassel, Chris Taylor, Julian Morrow, Dominic Knight
Country: Australia
August 20, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 20, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Tuxedo Park
By: Jennet Conant
An untold tale about a Wall Street tycoon who was eccentric and assembled a group of scientists geniuses before World War II in order to create the science of radar and the atomic blast.
The Dive From Clausen'S Pier
By: Ann Packer
How much are we owed to the people we love? Is it a sign that we are strong or weak to leave someone in need? Ann Packer's new novel is intimate and emotional and has been compared to Jane Hamilton …
The Emperor Of Ocean Park
By: Stephen L. Carter
Stephen Carter's triumphant fiction debut combines suspense and drama in a hugely entertaining novel.
Eleventh Hour
By: Catherine Coulter
Lacey Sherlock, Dillon Savich, and FBI agent Dane Carver take an interest in the murder of Father Michael Joseph Joseph, their twin brother.
The Lovely Bones
By: Alice Sebold
We meet Susie Salmon at 14 years old, and she is already in heaven. She tells us that this was before public service announcements and milk carton photos. In 1973, when Susie disappeared mysteriously, people believed these things didn’t happen.
August 20, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 20, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem
Crimson Sea
Deadly Dozen: Pacific Theater
Blender Bros.
Drakan: The Ancients' Gates
Who was the US President on August 20, 2002?
On August 20, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 2002?
On August 20, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 20, 2002?
On August 20, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 20th?
August 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of August. 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 August 20th, such as:
- 2018 - Terrorism in europe. a man storms into a mossos-d'esquadra station carrying a knife and is shot by an officer. the incident is being treated as an attempt to terrorist attack by police.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war: battle of tal afar 2017: iraqi security forces launch a ground offensive, along with shi'ite volunteers, kurdish peshmerga fighters and shi'ite volunteers, to retake tal afar from the islamic state of iraq (isil) militants. since the liberation of mosul, the city has been isolated and is now in the hands of isil.
- 2016 - Gaziantep bombing. a suicide bomber attacks a kurdish wedding celebration at gaziantep in turkey, killing at least 22 and wounding 94. (reuters),
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 August 2002?
August 2002 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
