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December 28, 2002 was the 362nd day of the year 2002, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is December 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 December 28, 2002, who was born and died on December 28, 2002, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 28, 2002, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lose Yourself by Eminem), movies (e.g. Iris, directed by Richard Eyre), TV series (e.g. Panique Au Village) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 28th, 2002 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 28, 2002?
- December 28, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 28, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 28, 2002?
- December 28, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 28, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
- December 28, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 28, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
- December 28, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 28, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 28, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 28, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 28, 2002?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 28, 2002?
- Who was the Pope on December 28, 2002?
What day of the week was December 28, 2002?
December 28, 2002 was a Saturday and it was the 362nd day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 28, 2002 can also be written as 12/28/2002 in the US and as 28/12/2002 in UK and Europe.
December 28, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 28th is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 28, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 28, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 28th, 2002 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 28, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 28, 2002 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 28, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 01:17 am and setting at 01:22 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 19, 2002 while the next full moon would come on Jan 18, 2003.
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Who was born on December 28, 2002?
Famous people born on December 28, 2002:
- Kelsey Smith-Briggs
American child abuse victim, who died at age 2 at her home with her biological mother raye dawn smith and her stepfather michael lee porter.
- Liliane Gagnon
- Giannīs Satsias
Whose famous birthday is on December 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 28th:
![Maggie Smith]()
Maggie SmithAn acclaimed British actress known for her roles in films such as The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie, Downton Abbey, and the Harry Potter series.
![Denzel Washington]()
Denzel WashingtonAmerican actor named as one of america's top ten favourite actors.
![Sienna Miller]()
Sienna MillerSienna Miller is an actress known for her roles in various films and stage productions.
![John Legend]()
John LegendAward-winning musician and songwriter.
![Joe Manganiello]()
Joe ManganielloTv actor.
![Noomi Rapace]()
Noomi RapaceSwedish actress.
![Seth Meyers]()
Seth MeyersAmerican actor, producer, screenwriter, and talk show host.
![Vanessa Ferlito]()
Vanessa FerlitoAmerican actress.
![Nichelle Nichols]()
Nichelle NicholsAmerican actress, singer and dancer (b. 1932).
![Hildegard Knef]()
Hildegard KnefGerman actress, who was in 56 films by 1978.
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December 28, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 21 years 3 months old,
or 255 months and 26 days old,
or 1112 weeks and 3 days old,
or 7787 days old,
if you were born on December 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 December 28, 2002?
There are 249 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 28, 2002?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 28, 2002.
December 28, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 28, 2002:
- Maria Carbone
- Fadia d'Egitto
- Antonino Rizzo
- Tigran Naġġalyan
- Koreyoshi Kurahara
- José Cibrián
What famous deaths happened on December 28th?
Famous deaths on December 28th:
![Debbie Reynolds]()
Debbie ReynoldsAmerican actress, dancer and stage entertainer.
![Jerry Orbach]()
Jerry OrbachAmerican actor and singer (d. 2004).
![Florence Lawrence]()
Florence LawrenceSilent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.
![Joseph Ruskin]()
Joseph RuskinAmerican actor and producer (d. 2013).
![Rose Marie]()
Rose MarieAmerican entertainer, who started as a child actress named baby rose marie.
![William Demarest]()
William DemarestActor ("uncle charlie") on my three sons, dies in palm springs at the age of 92.
![Kiel Martin]()
Kiel MartinActor (det larue hill street blues), is killed by cancer at 46.
- Beatryce Arthur
Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances on stage and screen.
- Maurice Ravel
French composer and leader of the french musical impressionist movement.
- Leelah Alcorn
Leelah alcorn was a transgender girl whose suicide drew international attention to the issues faced by transgender youth.
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December 28, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 28, 2002:
- The third day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
- Calendar of Saints - Feast of the Holy Innocents, a.k.a. Childermas, commemorating the Massacre of the Innocents on order of king Herod the Great. In Spain and Latin American countries the festival is celebrated in a manner similar to April Fool's Day.
December 28, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 28, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 23rd and December 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 28, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 28, 2002 was Lose Yourself by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.
December 28, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 28, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 23rd and December 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Eminem - Lose Yourself
- Missy Misdemeanor Elliott - Work It
- Jennifer Lopez - Jenny From The Block
- Jay-Z - '03 Bonnie & Clyde
- Nelly - Air Force Ones
December 28, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 28, 2002 was Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum) by Cheeky Girls, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.
December 28, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 28, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 23rd and December 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Cheeky Girls - Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)
- Daniel Bedingfield - If You're Not The One
- Blue featuring Elton John - Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
- Girls Aloud - Sound Of The Underground
December 28, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 28, 2002 was Love Of My Life (An Ode To Hip Hop) by Erykah Badu Featuring Common, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.
December 28, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 28, 2002 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 23rd and December 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Erykah Badu Featuring Common - Love Of My Life (An Ode To Hip Hop)
- Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott - Work It
- B2K & P. Diddy - Bump, Bump, Bump
- Nelly Featuring Kyjuan, Ali & Murphy Lee - Air Force Ones
- Jay-Z Featuring Beyonce Knowles - '03 Bonnie & Clyde
December 28, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 28, 2002 was El Problema by Ricardo Arjona, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.
December 28, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 28, 2002 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 23rd and December 29th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Ricardo Arjona - El Problema
- Intocable - Suena
- Jon Secada - Si No Fuera Por Ti
- Juanes - Es Por Ti
- Cristian - Cuando Me Miras Asi
December 28, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 28, 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
December 28, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 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:
Panique au village
Release year: 2002
Treasure Hunt
Release year: 2002
Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs
Fish Tales
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Alki David
Magpakailanman
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Joyce Bernal
Boomtown
Release year: 2002
Starring: Bill O'Brien
Country: United States of America
December 28, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 28, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
Skipping Christmas
By: John Grisham
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERImagine a Christmas without any presents. There will be no Christmas crowds, office parties, fruitcakes or unwanted gifts, and no crowded malls. This is exactly what Luther Krank and Nora Krank had in mind when they …
Journals
By: Kurt Cobain
Kurt Cobain's lyrics notebook and personal journals. He filled many notebooks with lyrics, drawings and writings about Nirvana.
Answered Prayers
By: Danielle Steel
The 56th bestseller by Danielle Steel is about friendship and family. It's about one woman's struggle for freedom from her past, and the man who helped her succeed.
The Christmas Shoes
By: Donna VanLiere
Sometimes the things that could change your life in a moment can be right in front of you.
December 28, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 28, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Contra: Shattered Soldier
Bomberman Jetters
Delta Force: Task Force Dagger
Disney Golf
Disney's Party
Who was the US President on December 28, 2002?
On December 28, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 28, 2002?
On December 28, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 28, 2002?
On December 28, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 28th?
December 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of December. 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 December 28th, such as:
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: the kurdish ypg asks for syrian government troops to defend manbij from what it calls a turkish invasion.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: kabul suicide bombing, december 2017: 41 killed and 84 injured in a suicide bombing at a shiite cultural center in kabul, afghanistan. this group, which is affiliated with isil, claims responsibility to amaq news agency.
- 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bomb explosion in kabul causes many casualties. according to afghan police, the attack was directed at fakori behishti, a member in the national assembly.
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 December 2002?
December 2002 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
