Monday August 26, 2002: on this day

August 26, 2002 was the 238th day of the year 2002, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 26, 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 26, 2002, who was born and died on August 26, 2002, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 26, 2002, which were the most popular songs (ex. Dilemma by Nelly), movies (e.g. Phone Booth, directed by Joel Schumacher), TV series (e.g. Still Game) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 26th, 2002 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 26, 2002?


August 26, 2002 was a Monday and it was the 238th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 2002 can also be written as 8/26/2002 in the US and as 26/8/2002 in UK and Europe.

August 26, 2002 in August 2002 calendar

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August 26, 2002: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 26, 2002:

  • Eric gagne, a former three-time all-star major league baseball closer, and 2003 nl cy young award recipient, starts his mlb-record streak with 84 consecutive games saved.

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August 26, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 26, 2002:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $36.20
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $15.95
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $52.50
  • General Electric GE: opens at $32.35
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $80.40

Exchange Rates on August 26, 2002:

  • 1 USD = 119.6 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.5544 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.5129 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 116.3 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6389 GBP

August 26, 2002: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Aachen - FC Koln : 0 - 0

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Brighton - Walsall : 0 - 2
  • Gillingham - Preston : 1 - 1
  • Grimsby - Portsmouth : 0 - 1
  • Ipswich - Bradford : 1 - 2
  • Rotherham - Derby : 2 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Barnsley - Notts County : 0 - 0
  • Blackpool - Oldham : 0 - 0
  • Brentford - Swindon : 3 - 1
  • Cardiff - Luton : 0 - 0
  • Peterboro - Colchester : 0 - 1

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Bury - Shrewsbury : 4 - 3
  • Exeter - Torquay : 1 - 2
  • Hartlepool - Hull : 2 - 0
  • Leyton Orient - Kidderminster : 0 - 0
  • Lincoln - Macclesfield : 3 - 0
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August 26, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo 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 26, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on August 26th, 2002 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 26, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 26, 2002 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 26, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 09:39 pm and setting at 10:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 22, 2002 while the next full moon would come on Sep 21, 2002.

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Who was born on August 26, 2002?


Famous people born on August 26, 2002:

  • Dilane Bakwa
  • Angelina Simakova
  • JT Thor
  • Kerim Çalhanoğlu
  • Kays Ruiz-Atil
  • Lil Tecca

Whose famous birthday is on August 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 26th:

  • Dylan O'Brien
    Dylan O'Brien

    Dylan o'brien is an american actor known for his role in the tv series teen wolf and the maze runner film series.

  • Macaulay Culkin
    Macaulay Culkin

    Macaulay culkin is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as kevin mccallister in the home alone movies.

  • Melissa McCarthy
    Melissa McCarthy

    Melissa mccarthy is a renowned american comedian and actress known for her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and the heat.

  • Chris Pine
    Chris Pine

    Chris pine is an american actor known for his roles in star trek, wonder woman, and into the woods.

  • Keke Palmer
    Keke Palmer

    Keke palmer is an american singer and actress known for her roles in films such as akeelah and the bee and hustlers, as well as her music...

  • Evan Ross
    Evan Ross

    American actor.

  • Christopher Isherwood
    Christopher Isherwood

    British-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.

  • Michael Jeter
    Michael Jeter

    American actor and character actor who was openly gay, died march 30, 2003 from complications related to hiv/aids at his hollywood hills...

  • Alison Steadman
    Alison Steadman

    British actress.

  • Mike Colter
    Mike Colter

    Mike colter is an american actor known for his role as luke cage in the marvel cinematic universe.

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August 26, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 21 years 7 months old,

or 259 months and 24 days old,

or 1129 weeks and 4 days old,

or 7907 days old,

if you were born on August 26, 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 26, 2002?

There are 129 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 2002?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 26, 2002.

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August 26, 2002: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 26, 2002:

  • Mike Perry
  • Thomas Gordon
  • Georg Werner
  • Miguel Querol Gavalda

What famous deaths happened on August 26th?

Famous deaths on August 26th:

  • Lon Chaney
    Lon Chaney

    American actor, known as the "man with a thousand faces", and most well-known for his horror films.

  • Kay Francis
    Kay Francis

    Kay Francis was a popular American actress known for her roles in 1930s films.

  • Dominick Dunne
    Dominick Dunne

    American writer.

  • Ted Knight
    Ted Knight

    American actor, disc jockey, singer and puppeteer.

  • Ramon Zamora
    Ramon Zamora

    Filipino martial arts actor (born in 1935).

  • Charles Lindbergh

    American author and pilot, he is the most well-known hero of his time for his flight between new york city and paris on 20 mai 1927.

  • Zinaida Portnova

    Soviet gymnast who won multiple Olympic medals.

  • Tunis Willis

    American author known for his works on Southern culture and history.

  • Maurion Leeuwenhoek

    Maurion Leeuwenhoek was a Dutch microbiologist and one of the first to observe and describe single-celled organisms using a microscope.

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August 26, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 26, 2002:

  • RC saints - St Zephyrinus, Saint Ninian, David Lewis (one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales)
  • Namibia - Namibia Day or Heroes' Day
  • Zanzibar - Sultan's Birthday
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August 26, 2002: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 26, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 26th and September 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 26, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 2002 was Dilemma by Nelly, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 26, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 26, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Dilemma
  2. - Hot In Herre
  3. - Complicated
  4. - Just A Friend
  5. - I Need A Girl (Part Two)

August 26, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 2002 was Colourblind by Darius, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 26, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 26, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Colourblind
  2. - Anyone Of Us (Stupid Mistake)
  3. - Automatic High
  4. - Underneath Your Clothes
  5. - Round Round

August 26, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 2002 was Dilemma by Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 26, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 26, 2002 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Dilemma
  2. - Hot In Herre
  3. - Nothin'
  4. - Move B***h
  5. - Just A Friend 2002

August 26, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 26, 2002 was El Dolor De Tu Presencia by Jennifer Pena, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 26, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 26, 2002 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - El Dolor De Tu Presencia
  2. - Mentiroso
  3. - Vuela Muy Alto
  4. - A Dios Le Pido
  5. - Y Tu Te Vas

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August 26, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 26, 2002 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Phone Booth

Phone Booth

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Joel Schumacher

Starring: Colin Farrell, Kiefer Sutherland, Forest Whitaker, Radha Mitchell

Country: United States of America

8 Mile

8 Mile

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Curtis Hanson

Starring: Marshall Mathers, Brittany Murphy, Kim Basinger, Mekhi Phifer

Country: United States of America

Iris

Iris

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Richard Eyre

Starring: Judi Dench, Jim Broadbent, Kate Winslet, Hugh Bonneville

Country: United States of America

Kate & Leopold

Kate & Leopold

Release year: 2002

Directed by: James Mangold

Starring: Meg Ryan, Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Breckin Meyer

Country: United States of America

The Banger Sisters

The Banger Sisters

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Bob Dolman

Starring: Susan Sarandon, Goldie Hawn, Geoffrey Rush, Erika Christensen

Country: United States of America

August 26, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 26, 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

Still Game

Release year: 2002

Starring: Ford Kiernan, Greg Hemphill, Paul Riley, Mark Cox

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Cavegirl

Cavegirl

Release year: 2002

Directed by: David Oliver

Dick and Dom in da Bungalow

Dick and Dom in da Bungalow

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Simon Hepworth

Transufômâ: Maikuron densetsu

Transufômâ: Maikuron densetsu

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Hidehito Ueda

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CNNNN: Chaser Non-Stop News Network

Release year: 2002

Starring: Craig Reucassel, Chris Taylor, Julian Morrow, Dominic Knight

Country: Australia

August 26, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 26, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Hot Ice by Nora Roberts

Hot Ice

By:

Reckless Whitney MacAllister has all the beauty and wealth that every woman desires. Streetwise Douglas Lord is a successful entrepreneur in his chosen field because of his good looks and quick wits.

Tuxedo Park by Jennet Conant

Tuxedo Park

By:

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.

Sacred Contracts by Caroline Myss

Sacred Contracts

By:

Caroline Myss, a New York Times bestseller and medical intuitive, has discovered that people who don't know their purpose in life can suffer from depression, anxiety and fatigue.

The Emperor Of Ocean Park by Stephen L. Carter

The Emperor Of Ocean Park

By:

Stephen Carter's triumphant fiction debut combines suspense and drama in a hugely entertaining novel.

You Are Not A Stranger Here by Adam Haslett

You Are Not A Stranger Here

By:

Adam Haslett's bestselling first collection of stories is highly acclaimed and has received a lot of praise. He explores the lives of people who seem to be devastated by loss, and uncovers whole worlds within them.

August 26, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 26, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Custom Robo GX

Custom Robo GX

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Action RPG

Publisher: Nintendo

Digimon Tamers: Battle Spirit Ver. 1.5

Digimon Tamers: Battle Spirit Ver. 1.5

Platform: WonderSwan Color

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Bandai

Black Shades

Black Shades

Platform: Mac OS 9, Mac OS X, Windows, Linux, iPhone and iPod Touch

Coloball 2002

Coloball 2002

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Enterbrain

Celtic Kings: Rage of War Imperivm

Celtic Kings: Rage of War Imperivm

Platform: PC

Genre: RTS - RPG

Publisher: Strategy First, Wanadoo Edition, FX Interactive (Italy and Spain)

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Who was the US President on August 26, 2002?

On August 26, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 2002?

On August 26, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 26, 2002?

On August 26, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 26th?

August 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: afghan authorities claim that the afghan and foreign forces killed isil/k's head and ten other militant members in a joint ground-air operation on saturday night.
  • 2017 - 2017 m1 motorway crash: many people have been killed in a collision between two trucks and a minibus while driving on the m1 motorway, near newport pagnell, buckinghamshire.
  • 2016 - Kurdish-turkish conflict (1978-1999): eight turkish officers are killed and forty are injured by a bombing at a cizre police checkpoint. the pkk is believed to have been responsible.

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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.

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