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August 28, 2002 was the 240th day of the year 2002, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 28, 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 28, 2002, who was born and died on August 28, 2002, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 28, 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 28th, 2002 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 28, 2002?
- August 28, 2002: What happened on that day?
- August 28, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- August 28, 2002: What were the main match results that day?
- August 28, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 28, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 28, 2002?
- August 28, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 28, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
- August 28, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 28, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
- August 28, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 28, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 28, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 28, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 28, 2002?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 2002?
- Who was the Pope on August 28, 2002?
What day of the week was August 28, 2002?
August 28, 2002 was a Wednesday and it was the 240th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 28, 2002 can also be written as 8/28/2002 in the US and as 28/8/2002 in UK and Europe.
August 28, 2002: What happened on that day?
August 28, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 28, 2002:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $36.35
- Apple AAPL: opens at $14.80
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $50.48
- General Electric GE: opens at $31.60
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $76.00
Exchange Rates on August 28, 2002:
- 1 USD = 118.62 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.5586 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.4994 CHF
- 1 EUR = 116.23 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.638 GBP
August 28, 2002: What were the main match results that day?
Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Nott'm Forest - Wimbledon : 2 - 0
Premier League - UK Soccer
- Aston Villa - Man City : 1 - 0
- Blackburn - Liverpool : 2 - 2
- Everton - Birmingham : 1 - 1
- Leeds - Sunderland : 0 - 1
- Southampton - Chelsea : 1 - 1
August 28, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th 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 28, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 28th, 2002 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 28, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 28, 2002 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 28, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 10:02 pm and setting at 12:35 pm.
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 28, 2002?
Famous people born on August 28, 2002:
- Facundo Farías
- Iōsīf Koloveros
- Ricardo Fernandes
- Steven Sserwadda
Whose famous birthday is on August 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 28th:
![Shania Twain]()
Shania TwainShania twain is a canadian country singer known for her hit songs such as 'man! i feel like a woman!' and 'you're still the one'.
![Jack Black]()
Jack BlackJack black is a comedic actor known for his roles in movies such as school of rock, nacho libre, and the kung fu panda series.
![Sheryl Sandberg]()
Sheryl SandbergSheryl sandberg is an american technology executive, author, and billionaire philanthropist known for her role as the chief operating...
![Kay Parker]()
Kay ParkerBritish-american actress.
![David Fincher]()
David FincherAmerican music video and film director.
![Jason Priestley]()
Jason PriestleyVancouver, british columbia -- actor (brandon-beverly hills 90210).
![Amanda Tapping]()
Amanda TappingCanadian actress, producer and director.
![David Soul]()
David SoulAmerican actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.
![Luis Guzmán]()
Luis GuzmánPuerto rican-american producer and actor.
![Emma Samms]()
Emma SammsEnglish actress.
August 28, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 21 years 7 months old,
or 259 months and 28 days old,
or 1130 weeks and 1 day old,
or 7911 days old,
if you were born on August 28, 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 28, 2002?
There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 2002?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 28, 2002.
August 28, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 28, 2002:
- Rudolf Schnackenburg
- Philippe Artias
What famous deaths happened on August 28th?
Famous deaths on August 28th:
![John Huston]()
John HustonAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director of film.
![Robert Shaw]()
Robert ShawAmerican conductor and longtime musical director of atlanta symphony.
![Chadwick Boseman]()
Chadwick BosemanAmerican actor and playwright (b. 1976).
![Ruth Gordon]()
Ruth GordonAmerican actress, born in 1915.
![Hazel Dawn]()
Hazel DawnUs singer/actress (under clover margie) dies at 98.
- Rafel Lemkin
Legal scholar and journalist who coined the term 'genocide'.
- Lovel ace
Pioneering astronomer who discovered the first pulsar.
- Rally Jones
Civil rights activist known for her work in voter registration and education.
- Havah Armstrong
Renowned for her work in studying planetary atmospheres.
- Anaissa Jones
Anaissa Jones was a child actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Family Affair'.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 28th
August 28, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 28, 2002:
- Many Christian churches: feast day of Saint Augustine of Hippo.
- Hong Kong: Liberation Day (1945)
August 28, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 28, 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 28, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 2002 was Dilemma by Nelly, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.
August 28, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 28, 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:
- Nelly - Dilemma
- Nelly - Hot In Herre
- Avril Lavigne - Complicated
- Mario - Just A Friend
- P. Diddy - I Need A Girl (Part Two)
August 28, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 2002 was Colourblind by Darius, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.
August 28, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 28, 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:
- Darius - Colourblind
- Gareth Gates - Anyone Of Us (Stupid Mistake)
- S Club Juniors - Automatic High
- Shakira - Underneath Your Clothes
- Sugababes - Round Round
August 28, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 2002 was Dilemma by Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.
August 28, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 28, 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:
- Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland - Dilemma
- Nelly - Hot In Herre
- N.O.R.E. - Nothin'
- Ludacris Featuring Mystikal & Infamous 2.0 - Move B***h
- Mario - Just A Friend 2002
August 28, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 28, 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 28, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 28, 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:
- Jennifer Pena - El Dolor De Tu Presencia
- Enrique Iglesias - Mentiroso
- Jerry Rivera - Vuela Muy Alto
- Juanes - A Dios Le Pido
- Chayanne - Y Tu Te Vas
August 28, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 28, 2002 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Curtis Hanson
Starring: Marshall Mathers, Brittany Murphy, Kim Basinger, Mekhi Phifer
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
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 28, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 28, 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
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Release year: 2002
Starring: Craig Reucassel, Chris Taylor, Julian Morrow, Dominic Knight
Country: Australia
August 28, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 28, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Sexual Life Of Catherine M.
By: Catherine Millet
National bestseller that featured on lists such as The New York Times and The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Posts, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weeklys, and The Washington Post.
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 Remnant
By: Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins
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The Right Words At The Right Time
By: Marlo Thomas
Here are some heartwarming personal revelations from some of the most prominent luminaries of our time.
You Are Not A Stranger Here
By: Adam Haslett
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 28, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 28, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Astral Tournament
BMX XXX
The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
ESPN International Winter Sports 2002
Disney Sports Soccer
Who was the US President on August 28, 2002?
On August 28, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 2002?
On August 28, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 28, 2002?
On August 28, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 28th?
August 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:
- 2018 - Two people were killed and 35 injured when a suspected improvised explosive device was planted by the bangsamoro islamic freedom fighters detonated at a festival in isulan sultan kudarat, philippines.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war, syrian civil war spillover in lebanon: qalamoun offensive, july-august 2017,: isil militants, along with their families, leave their strongholds at the lebanon-syria border, qalamun mountains, and make way for the deir ez-zor governorate, under syrian military escort. yesterday, warring parties reached a ceasefire.
- 2016 - Moro conflict: supporters of the islamic state of iraq & the levant are freed from a marawi prison in the philippines by islamic state of iraq & the levant militants.
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.
