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August 21, 2002 was the 233rd day of the year 2002, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 21, 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 21, 2002, who was born and died on August 21, 2002, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 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 21st, 2002 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 21, 2002?
- August 21, 2002: What happened on that day?
- August 21, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 21, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 21, 2002?
- August 21, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 21, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
- August 21, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 21, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
- August 21, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 21, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 21, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 21, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 21, 2002?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 2002?
- Who was the Pope on August 21, 2002?
What day of the week was August 21, 2002?
August 21, 2002 was a Wednesday and it was the 233rd day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 21, 2002 can also be written as 8/21/2002 in the US and as 21/8/2002 in UK and Europe.
August 21, 2002: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 21, 2002:
- Extreme weather: a dam that was built in india over 125 years ago bursts during torrential rains. it kills 10.
August 21, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 21, 2002:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $36.28
- Apple AAPL: opens at $16.01
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $51.56
- General Electric GE: opens at $32.65
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.90
Exchange Rates on August 21, 2002:
- 1 USD = 118.46 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.5574 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.4985 CHF
- 1 EUR = 116.03 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6392 GBP
August 21, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st 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 21, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 21st, 2002 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 21, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 21, 2002 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 21, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:34 pm and setting at 05:35 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 21, 2002?
Famous people born on August 21, 2002:
- Nadia Ryann
Youtube star.
- Nathaniel Adjei
- Daniel Fila
- Alexandros Nikolaidīs
- Zion Suzuki
Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:
![Kim Cattrall]()
Kim CattrallKim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.
![Usain Bolt]()
Usain BoltJamaican sprinter and athlete.
![Hayden Panettiere]()
Hayden PanettiereAmerican actress, model and singer.
![RJ Mitte]()
RJ MitteRj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.
![Joe Strummer]()
Joe StrummerBritish singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).
![Carrie-Anne Moss]()
Carrie-Anne MossCarrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.
![Alicia Witt]()
Alicia WittAmerican actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...
![Kenny Rogers]()
Kenny RogersAmerican entertainer.
![Peter Weir]()
Peter WeirSydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).
![Bo Burnham]()
Bo BurnhamAmerican comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.
August 21, 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 21, 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 21, 2002?
There are 124 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 2002?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 21, 2002.
August 21, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 21, 2002:
- Abdul Qadir
Pakistani cricketer known for his leg-spin bowling.
- Adelina Domingues
- Alex Clariño
- Bror Rexed
- Mohamed Tarabulsi
- Elio Fiore
- Mario Pitocco
- Benjamin C. Thompson
What famous deaths happened on August 21st?
Famous deaths on August 21st:
![Leon Trotsky]()
Leon TrotskyRussian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.
- Charles Eames
Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.
- Ray Eames
Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...
- Shivan Chandrasekhar
Shivan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of stellar structure and...
- Wahneta Twin
Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.
- Claude Navier
French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.
- Durelle White
Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.
- Raul Seixas
Pablo coelho's partner and brazilian singer, new age composer.
- Johnte Washington
Johnte Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 21st
August 21, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 21, 2002:
- Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
- Orthodox - Thaddaeus
- RC saints - Pope Pius X
- Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held
Observances on August 21, 2002:
- International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
August 21, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 21, 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 21, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 2002 was Dilemma by Nelly, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.
August 21, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 21, 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 21, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 2002 was Colourblind by Darius, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.
August 21, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 21, 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 21, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 2002 was Dilemma by Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.
August 21, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 21, 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 21, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 21, 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 21, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 21, 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 21, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 21, 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 21, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 21, 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 21, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 21, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Summer Pleasures
By: Nora Roberts
Second Nature. Lee Radcliffe wanted an exclusive interview with Hunter Brown, the notoriously private horror writer. Hunter agreed to an interview with Lee on condition that it be conducted on a camping trip.
The Beach House
By: James Patterson, Peter de Jonge
Jack Mullen is a dedicated student of law. Peter Mullen is his brother and he serves the wealthy by parking cars for the Hamptons elite, as well as providing other services to their intimate needs.
Snobbery
By: Joseph Epstein
Snobbery is a national bestseller that examines the discriminating characteristics in each of us. Joseph Epstein exposes the elitism of contemporary America with dishonest detail.
Charleston
By: John Jakes
On Secret Service is the story of an aristocratic family who lived through turbulent times from the antebellum to the Civil War. They kept dark secrets and guarded their power and privilege with jealousy.
Slander
By: Ann Coulter
This is the most talked about and controversial book of 2018. It is impossible to know who controls America's media.
August 21, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 21, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Domo-Kun no Fushigi Terebi
Chase: Hollywood Stunt Driver
BMX XXX
Black Shades
Austin Powers Pinball
Who was the US President on August 21, 2002?
On August 21, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 2002?
On August 21, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 21, 2002?
On August 21, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 21st?
August 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
- 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
- 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.
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.
