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Saturday August 31, 2002: on this day
August 31, 2002 was the 243rd day of the year 2002, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 31, 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 31, 2002, who was born and died on August 31, 2002, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 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 31st, 2002 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 31, 2002?
- August 31, 2002: What happened on that day?
- August 31, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 31, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 31, 2002?
- August 31, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 31, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
- August 31, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 31, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
- August 31, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 31, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 31, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 31, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 31, 2002?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 2002?
- Who was the Pope on August 31, 2002?
What day of the week was August 31, 2002?
August 31, 2002 was a Saturday and it was the 243rd day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 31, 2002 can also be written as 8/31/2002 in the US and as 31/8/2002 in UK and Europe.
August 31, 2002: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 31, 2002:
- Recent celebrity deaths: lionel hampton (jazz vibraphone master) dies.
- Conflict between israel and palestine: an arab league think tank ended its meeting at cairo calling jews "enemies all nationsampquot. they claimed that arabs cannot be antisemitic as semites and that the september 11th events were orchestrated by the united states government. see
- Conflict between israel and palestine: an arab league think tank ended its meeting in cairo calling jews "enemies" of all nations. it claimed that arabs cannot be antisemitic as semites and that the united states government orchestrated the september 11th events. see https://web.archive.org/web/20021002190634/http://www.zccf.org.ae/lectures/e2_lectures/e255.htm.
- Typhoon rusa, the most powerful typhoon to hit south korea in 43 years, made landfall, killing at least 236 people.[10]
August 31, 2002: What were the main match results that day?
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Anderlecht - Gent : 2 - 2
- Bergen - Standard : 1 - 0
- Charleroi - Antwerp : 1 - 1
- Club Brugge - Mechelen : 4 - 0
- Lierse - Westerlo : 0 - 1
La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)
- Santander - Valladolid : 0 - 1
La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)
- Almeria - Salamanca : 1 - 2
- Elche - Xerez : 0 - 1
- Getafe - Levante : 2 - 2
- Las Palmas - Ferrol : 2 - 0
- Terrassa - Albacete : 1 - 1
Division 2 - Football (France)
- Amiens - Wasquehal : 1 - 2
- Chateauroux - Nancy : 1 - 0
- Gueugnon - St Etienne : 0 - 2
- Istres - Metz : 1 - 1
- Laval - Valence : 1 - 2
August 31, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st 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 31, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 31st, 2002 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 31, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 31, 2002 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 11:27 pm and setting at 03:42 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 31, 2002?
Famous people born on August 31, 2002:
- Jayden Braaf
Jayden Braaf is a talented footballer known for his skills on the field.
- Anastasija Smirnova
- Danila Suchomlinov
Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:
![Richard Gere]()
Richard GereAmerican actor.
![Chris Tucker]()
Chris TuckerAmerican actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.
![James Coburn]()
James CoburnAmerican actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.
![Marcia Clark]()
Marcia ClarkAmerican lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.
![Itzhak Perlman]()
Itzhak PerlmanIsraeli-american violinist and conductor.
![William Saroyan]()
William SaroyanAmerican author of short stories, novels, and plays.
![Eldridge Cleaver]()
Eldridge CleaverAfro-american militant black activist from the '60s.
![Buddy Hackett]()
Buddy HackettAmerican comedian and actor (d. 2003).
![Arthur Godfrey]()
Arthur GodfreyAmerican entertainer.
![Richard Basehart]()
Richard BasehartAmerican stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.
August 31, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 21 years 7 months old,
or 259 months and 19 days old,
or 1128 weeks and 6 days old,
or 7902 days old,
if you were born on August 31, 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 31, 2002?
There are 134 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 2002?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 31, 2002.
August 31, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 31, 2002:
- George Porter
English chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1920).
- Lionel Hampton
American pianist, composer, and bandleader (b. 1908).
- Farhad Mehrad
Persian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and pianist (b. 1944).
- Samson Iosifovič Samsonov
- Joe McCluskey
- Martin Kamen
What famous deaths happened on August 31st?
Famous deaths on August 31st:
![Max Bygraves]()
Max BygravesBritish cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.
![David Farrar]()
David FarrarForest gate, england -- actor.
![Michael Constantine]()
Michael ConstantineGreek-american actor (b. 1927).
![Sally Rand]()
Sally RandHickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).
![Charles Delaney]()
Charles DelaneyDies at 67.
- Charlot Baudelaire
Influential poet known for his symbolist style.
- Rockney Marciano
Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.
- Leili Behbahani
Prominent Iranian poet known for her modernist poetry.
- Tom Seaver
American professional baseball player, known as tom terrific with the new york mets.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 31st
August 31, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 31, 2002:
- Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
- Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
- Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
- Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
- Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus
Observances on August 31, 2002:
- International Day for People of African Descent
August 31, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 31, 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 31, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 2002 was Dilemma by Nelly, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.
August 31, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 31, 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 31, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 2002 was Colourblind by Darius, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.
August 31, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 31, 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 31, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 2002 was Dilemma by Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.
August 31, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 31, 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 31, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 31, 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 31, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 31, 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 31, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 31, 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 31, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 31, 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 31, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 31, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Art Of Travel
By: Alain de Botton
Any Baedeker can tell us where to go, but Alain de Botton can tell us how and why.
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.
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.
Running With Scissors
By: Augusten Burroughs
The #1 New York Times Bestseller. An Entertainment Weekly Top Ten Book of the year. Running with Scissors, a Major Motion Picture is the true story of a boy who was abandoned by his mother. She was a poet with …
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.
August 31, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 31, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Eisei Meijin VI
Beyblade: Super Tournament Battle
Big Money!
Agassi Tennis Generation
Crazy Taxi 3: High Roller
Who was the US President on August 31, 2002?
On August 31, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 2002?
On August 31, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 31, 2002?
On August 31, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 31st?
August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
- 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
- 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.
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.
