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May 21, 2002 was the 141st day of the year 2002, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is May 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 May 21, 2002, who was born and died on May 21, 2002, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 21, 2002, which were the most popular songs (ex. Foolish by Ashanti), movies (e.g. The Bourne Identity, directed by Doug Liman), TV series (e.g. The Wire) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 21st, 2002 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 21, 2002?
- May 21, 2002: What happened on that day?
- May 21, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 21, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 21, 2002?
- May 21, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 21, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
- May 21, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 21, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
- May 21, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 21, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 21, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 21, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 21, 2002?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 2002?
- Who was the Pope on May 21, 2002?
What day of the week was May 21, 2002?
May 21, 2002 was a Tuesday and it was the 141st day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 21, 2002 can also be written as 5/21/2002 in the US and as 21/5/2002 in UK and Europe.
May 21, 2002: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 21, 2002:
- The us state department has released a report that names seven state sponsors of terror: iran, iraq and libya, north korea. sudan.
- Recent celebrity deaths: niki de saint pathalle, a french artist, has died in san diego, california at the age of 71.
May 21, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on May 21, 2002:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $39.79
- Apple AAPL: opens at $24.83
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $53.95
- General Electric GE: opens at $32.90
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $84.41
Exchange Rates on May 21, 2002:
- 1 USD = 123.89 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.5381 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.5766 CHF
- 1 EUR = 114.0 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6301 GBP
May 21, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 21, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 21st, 2002 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 21, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 21, 2002 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 21, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 02:33 pm and setting at 03:30 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 27, 2002 while the next full moon would come on May 26, 2002.
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Who was born on May 21, 2002?
Famous people born on May 21, 2002:
- Elena Huelva
Spanish cancer activist and influencer (b. 2002).
- Kyle Silverstein
Movie actor.
- Adam Tučný
- Friday Etim
- Talisson de Almeida
- Bohdan V"junnyk
- Benedito Mukendi
Whose famous birthday is on May 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 21st:
![Raymond Burr]()
Raymond BurrRaymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.
![Tom Daley]()
Tom DaleyTom daley is an english diver and olympian known for his success in the sport, including winning multiple medals at the olympic games.
![Nick Cassavetes]()
Nick CassavetesAmerican screenwriter and actor.
![Fats Waller]()
Fats WallerAmerican musician (born 1904).
![Kay Kendall]()
Kay KendallBritish actress genevieve dies from leukemia at 32.
![Mutya Buena]()
Mutya BuenaEnglish singer-songwriter (sugababes, mutya keisha siobhan).
![Al Franken]()
Al FrankenHe is an american comedian, writer, and us senator.
![Fairuza Balk]()
Fairuza BalkFairuza balk is an american actress known for her roles in the craft and gas food lodging.
![Judge Reinhold]()
Judge ReinholdJudge reinhold is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as beverly hills cop and the santa clause.
![Eduardo Verástegui]()
Eduardo VerásteguiEduardo verástegui is a mexican actor, singer, and producer known for his roles in films such as bella and chasing papi.
May 21, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 21 years 11 months old,
or 263 months and 3 days old,
or 1144 weeks and 1 day old,
or 8009 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 21, 2002?
There are 28 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 2002?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 21, 2002.
May 21, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 21, 2002:
- Niki de Saint Phalle
French filmmaker, painter, and sculptor (born 1930).
- Joe Cobb
- Alberto Galassi
- Michel Grosclaude
What famous deaths happened on May 21st?
Famous deaths on May 21st:
![John Garfield]()
John GarfieldAmerican actor who starred in 31 films between 1938 and 1951.
![John Gielgud]()
John GielgudEnglish actor, director, and producer (d. 2000).
![Vaughn Monroe]()
Vaughn MonroeAmerican musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.
![Andrea Leeds]()
Andrea LeedsActress (stage door and earthbound), dies at 70 from cancer.
- Seville
Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.
- Tyronza Cornelius
Renowned author known for their impactful storytelling.
- Jane Addams
American feminist and social worker.
- Dovey Johnson Roundtree
Pioneering African American civil rights activist and attorney.
- Dovey Roundtree
Trailblazing African American civil rights activist and lawyer.
May 21, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 21, 2002:
- Equals-to-the-Apostles
- Dia de la Afrocolombianidad marks the abolition of slavery in Colombia.
- Navy Day (Dfa de las Glorias Navales) in Chile.
Observances on May 21, 2002:
- International Tea Day
- World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Saints celebrated on May 21, 2002:
- Saint Constantine the Great
- Saints Constantine and Helena
- Saint Mireille
- Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
- Saint Goderik
May 21, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 21, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 20th and May 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 21, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 2002 was Foolish by Ashanti, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.
May 21, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 21, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ashanti - Foolish
- P. Diddy - I Need A Girl (Part One)
- Fat Joe - What's Luv?
- Usher - U Don't Have To Call
- Vanessa Carlton - A Thousand Miles
May 21, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 2002 was One Step Closer by S Club Juniors, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.
May 21, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 21, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- S Club Juniors - One Step Closer
- Holly Valance - Kiss Kiss
- Sugababes - Freak Like Me
- Ronan Keating - If Tomorrow Never Comes
- 'N Sync - Girlfriend
May 21, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 2002 was Foolish by Ashanti, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.
May 21, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 21, 2002 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ashanti - Foolish
- P. Diddy Featuring Usher & Loon - I Need A Girl (Part One)
- Usher - U Don't Have To Call
- Musiq - halfcrazy
- Truth Hurts Featuring Rakim - Addictive
May 21, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 21, 2002 was Quitame Ese Hombre by Pilar Montenegro, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.
May 21, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 21, 2002 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Pilar Montenegro - Quitame Ese Hombre
- Chayanne - Y Tu Te Vas
- Thalia - Tu Y Yo
- MDO - Me Huele A Soledad
- Sin Bandera - Entra En Mi Vida
May 21, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 21, 2002 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Bourne Identity
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Doug Liman
Starring: Franka Potente, Matt Damon, Chris Cooper, Clive Owen
Country: United States of America
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
Scooby-Doo
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Raja Gosnell
Starring: Matthew Lillard, Freddie Prinze Jr., Sarah Michelle Gellar, Linda Cardellini
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
May 21, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
The Wire
Release year: 2002
Written by: David Simon
Starring: Dominic West, John Doman, Deirdre Lovejoy, Wendell Pierce
Country: United States of America
Is Harry on the Boat?
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Menhaj Huda
The Hard Word
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Scott Roberts
MI-5
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Bharat Nalluri
Verdammt verliebt
Release year: 2002
May 21, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 21, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Daddy'S Little Girl
By: Mary Higgins Clark
Mary Higgins Clark is America's best-selling "Queen of Suspense" and this chilling tale of murder features the deepest parts of the criminal mind.
The Wailing Wind
By: Tony Hillerman
Officer Bernadette Manuelito discovered the body of the deceased man in the cab a blue pickup, abandoned in a dry valley off a dirt road. She also had a number for a rich ex-con.
Everything'S Eventual
By: Stephen King
Stephen King, the #1 New York Times bestseller and undisputed King of Horror, has compiled another collection of spine-tingling stories that will keep you up at night.
Master Of The Senate
By: Robert A. Caro
Continue reading Robert A. Caro's biography of Lyndon B. Johnson. It is the most compelling political biography we have ever seen. Master of the Senate tells Johnson's story through one its most compelling.
Martha Inc.
By: Christopher M. Byron
Martha Stewart is a household name and has a huge following. She has established herself as the authority on all things domestic, and in the process she has created a multimillion dollar business and an impressive personal net worth.
May 21, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 21, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Contra: Shattered Soldier
Butt Ugly Martians: Zoom or Doom
Arc the Lad Collection
Blade II
Big Air Freestyle
Who was the US President on May 21, 2002?
On May 21, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 2002?
On May 21, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 21, 2002?
On May 21, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 21st?
May 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of May. 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 May 21st, such as:
- 2019 - An ambush occurred at 12th mile on khonsa deomali road in tirap district, arunachal pradesh. eleven people were killed.
- 2018 - Economy of japan: sony has agreed to a $2.3billion deal in which they will purchase a controlling stake in emi music publishing. this deal will allow sony to indirectly own 90% the music publisher and its 2 million songs.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 20 afghan police officers are killed in a taliban raid in southern afghanistan.
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 May 2002?
May 2002 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
