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December 31, 2002 was the 365th day of the year 2002, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is December 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 December 31, 2002, who was born and died on December 31, 2002, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 31, 2002, which were the most popular songs (ex. How You Remind Me by Nickelback), movies (e.g. Iris, directed by Richard Eyre), TV series (e.g. Boomtown) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 31st, 2002 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 31, 2002?
- December 31, 2002: What happened on that day?
- December 31, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 31, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 31, 2002?
- December 31, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 31, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
- December 31, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 31, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
- December 31, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 31, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 31, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 31, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 31, 2002?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 2002?
- Who was the Pope on December 31, 2002?
What day of the week was December 31, 2002?
December 31, 2002 was a Tuesday and it was the 365th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 31, 2002 can also be written as 12/31/2002 in the US and as 31/12/2002 in UK and Europe.
December 31, 2002: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 31, 2002:
- Col. yuri budanov was found not guilty of insanity. he was then committed to a psychiatric facility for further evaluation. this is the first trial of a russian soldier for human rights violations in chechnya. budanov, who was accused of murdering and abducting heda kungayeva (18-year-old chechen girl), was charged. budanov claims that she was a rebel sniper.
December 31, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on December 31, 2002:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $34.74
- Apple AAPL: opens at $14.00
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $52.74
- General Electric GE: opens at $24.35
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $77.10
Exchange Rates on December 31, 2002:
- 1 USD = 118.73 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.5729 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.3812 CHF
- 1 EUR = 124.59 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6513 GBP
December 31, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st 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 31, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 31st, 2002 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 31, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 31, 2002 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 31, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:01 am and setting at 03:26 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 31, 2002?
Famous people born on December 31, 2002:
- Joe Scally
American soccer player.
- Ștefan Baiaram
- Ryan Flamingo
- Luke Lamperti
- Josafat Mendes
- Favour Ofili
- Mako Yamashita
- Dar'ja Pavljučenko
- Forson Amankwah
Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:
![Anthony Hopkins]()
Anthony HopkinsWelch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.
![Tim Matheson]()
Tim MathesonAmerican actor, tv and film star.
![Val Kilmer]()
Val KilmerAmerican actor, writer and musician.
![John Denver]()
John DenverAmerican folk singer, recording artist and club performer.
![Ben Kingsley]()
Ben KingsleyAn english actor.
![Sarah Miles]()
Sarah MilesBritish actress, first recognized in u.s.
![Joey McIntyre]()
Joey McIntyreAmerican musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".
![Bebe Neuwirth]()
Bebe NeuwirthAmerican singer, actress, and dancer.
![Joe Dallesandro]()
Joe DallesandroAmerican actor, model, and 'warhol star.
![Barbara Carrera]()
Barbara CarreraNicaraguan model and actress.
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December 31, 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 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 December 31, 2002?
There are 249 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 2002?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 31, 2002.
December 31, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 31, 2002:
- Ezekiel Stein
Ezekiel Stein was a renowned mathematician known for his contributions to algebraic geometry.
- Kevin MacMichael
Canadian guitarist, songwriter, and record producer (d. 2002).
What famous deaths happened on December 31st?
Famous deaths on December 31st:
![Betty White]()
Betty WhiteAmerican actress.
![James Avery]()
James AveryJames avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.
![Wayne Rogers]()
Wayne RogersWayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.
![Woody Strode]()
Woody StrodeFormer professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.
![Billie Dove]()
Billie DoveAmerican actress (born in 1903).
![Wesley Addy]()
Wesley AddyOmaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).
![Edward Herrmann]()
Edward HerrmannAmerican actor (d. 2014).
![Kader Khan]()
Kader KhanIndian actor (b. 1937).
![William Christopher]()
William ChristopherAmerican actor and singer (d. 2016).
See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 31st
December 31, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 31, 2002:
- New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
December 31, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 31, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 30th and January 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 31, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 2002 was How You Remind Me by Nickelback, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.
December 31, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 31, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Nickelback - How You Remind Me
- Usher - U Got It Bad
- Mary J. Blige - Family Affair
- Pink - Get The Party Started
- Ja Rule - Always On Time
December 31, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 2002 was Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum) by Cheeky Girls, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.
December 31, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 31, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Cheeky Girls - Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)
- Daniel Bedingfield - Gotta Get Thru This
- Sophie Ellis Bextor - Murder On The Dancefloor
- Daniel Bedingfield - If You're Not The One
- Robbie Williams & Nicole Kidman - Somethin' Stupid
December 31, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 2002 was Always On Time by Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.
December 31, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 31, 2002 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti - Always On Time
- Usher - U Got It Bad
- Michael Jackson - Butterflies
- Alicia Keys - A Woman's Worth
- Aaliyah - Rock The Boat
December 31, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on December 31, 2002 was Tantita Pena by Alejandro Fernandez, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.
December 31, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on December 31, 2002 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Alejandro Fernandez - Tantita Pena
- Shakira - Suerte [Whenever, Wherever]
- Carlos Vives - Dejame Entrar
- Palomo - No Me Conoces Aun
- Luis Miguel - Como Duele
December 31, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 31, 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 31, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 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:
Boomtown
Release year: 2002
Starring: Bill O'Brien
Country: United States of America
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe
Release year: 2002
Country: United States of America
December 31, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 31, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Corrections
By: Jonathan Franzen
Enid Lambert was awarded the 2001 National Book Award in Fiction. After almost fifty years of being a mother and wife, Enid is ready for some fun. Alfred, her husband is suffering from Parkinson's disease and Enid Lambert's children are …
The Mitford Snowmen
By: Jan Karon
Everyone's favourite characters are full of holiday spirit in Mitford at Christmastime. The Mitford Snowmen are brought to Main Street by a swirling snowfall for a snowman-building contest.
Theodore Rex
By: Edmund Morris
Theodore Rex is Theodore Roosevelt's story, which has never been told fully before. It tells the story of two world-changing terms that Theodore Roosevelt held as President of The United States. "TR" was successful 100 years before the September 11th …
A Bend In The Road
By: Nicholas Sparks
Miles Ryan's marriage ended in tragedy when his wife was struck and run. This happened two years ago. He is the deputy sheriff in New Bern, North Carolina.
The Kiss
By: Danielle Steel
Danielle Steel's 53rd bestseller explores the power of one moment to change lives. The Kiss is both a touching story about life's fragility and a stunning tale about love's power to heal, free, transform and make whole broken hearts.
December 31, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 31, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Enzai: Falsely Accused
Delta Force: Urban Warfare
Bandits: Phoenix Rising
Captain Tsubasa: Ōgon Sedai no Chōsen
Celtic Kings: Rage of War Imperivm
Who was the US President on December 31, 2002?
On December 31, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 2002?
On December 31, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 31, 2002?
On December 31, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 31st?
December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
- 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),
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.
