Thursday August 08, 2002: on this day

August 08, 2002 was the 220th day of the year 2002, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 08, 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 08, 2002, who was born and died on August 08, 2002, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 08, 2002, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hot In Herre by Nelly), movies (e.g. Iris, directed by Richard Eyre), TV series (e.g. Transufômâ: Maikuron Densetsu) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 8th, 2002 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 08, 2002?


August 08, 2002 was a Thursday and it was the 220th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 2002 can also be written as 8/8/2002 in the US and as 8/8/2002 in UK and Europe.

August 08, 2002 in August 2002 calendar

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August 08, 2002: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 08, 2002:

  • Accounting scandals: worldcom has announced that it discovered false accounting, in addition to what was previously discovered.
  • The u.s. federal communications commission (fcc), voted to require that television manufacturers include digital tuners in almost all televisions by 2007.

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August 08, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 08, 2002:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $34.31
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $14.77
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $47.11
  • General Electric GE: opens at $30.80
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $69.20

Exchange Rates on August 08, 2002:

  • 1 USD = 121.0 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.5802 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.5139 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 116.9 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6312 GBP

August 08, 2002: What were the main match results that day?

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Auxerre - Montpellier : 2 - 0
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August 08, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo 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 08, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Horse chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Horse personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 8th, 2002 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 08, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 08, 2002 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:24 am and setting at 09:05 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 24, 2002 while the next full moon would come on Aug 22, 2002.

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Who was born on August 08, 2002?


Whose famous birthday is on August 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 8th:

  • Faye Wong
    Faye Wong

    Faye wong is a chinese singer and actress known for her ethereal voice and influential presence in the chinese music industry.

  • Peyton List
    Peyton List

    Peyton list is an american actress known for her roles in the disney channel series jessie and the film diary of a wimpy kid: rodrick rules.

  • Dustin Hoffman
    Dustin Hoffman

    American actor who created some of the most memorable characters in cinema history, winning two oscars, five oscar nominations and an emmy...

  • Robin Quivers
    Robin Quivers

    American radio personality, author, and co-host of howard sternaeur (tm), the nationally syndicated radio show and cable tv show.

  • Esther Williams
    Esther Williams

    American actress and swimmer, who became a swimming champion and became a leading lady in aquatic extravaganzas during the '50s, '60s and...

  • Keith Carradine
    Keith Carradine

    American actor from a theatre family.

  • Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun

    American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".

  • Roger Penrose
    Roger Penrose

    Mathematician and english physicist.

  • Katie Leung
    Katie Leung

    Katie Leung is a Scottish actress best known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series.

  • Rena Mero
    Rena Mero

    American wrestler.

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August 08, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 21 years 7 months old,

or 259 months and 21 days old,

or 1129 weeks and 1 day old,

or 7904 days old,

if you were born on August 08, 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 08, 2002?

There are 132 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 2002?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 08, 2002.

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August 08, 2002: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 08, 2002:

  • Domina Eberle Spencer

    Pioneering mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of topology.

  • Bernard Chidzero
  • Jacques Richard

What famous deaths happened on August 8th?

Famous deaths on August 8th:

  • Louise Brooks
    Louise Brooks

    Iconic silent film actress known for her bob haircut and roles in Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Olivia Newton-John
    Olivia Newton-John

    An american singer, born in australia.

  • Karen Black
    Karen Black

    American actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.

  • Glen Campbell
    Glen Campbell

    American country and western singer, recording artist, and actor in tv and film.

  • Barbara Bel Geddes
    Barbara Bel Geddes

    Nyc, new york -- actress.

  • Fay Wray
    Fay Wray

    Fay Wray was a renowned actress best known for her role in the classic film 'King Kong'.

  • Richard Deacon
    Richard Deacon

    American actor and singer (d.1984).

  • Alan Napier
    Alan Napier

    American actor, alfred the butler on batman, at 85 years old (born 1903).

  • Ilse Werner
    Ilse Werner

    Actress and singer from the netherlands, german (d. 2005).

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August 08, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 08, 2002:

  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Dominic de Guzman, priest, (1170-1221).
  • Sweden - Namesday of Queen Silvia, an Official Flag Day.
  • Taiwan: Father's Day. (In Mandarin, Ba Ba means father and 8-8, or August 8).
  • St. Hormisdas
  • St. Smaragdus (and companions)
  • St. Largus
  • St. Cyriacus
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August 08, 2002: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 08, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 5th and August 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 08, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 2002 was Hot In Herre by Nelly, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

August 08, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 08, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

August 08, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 2002 was Colourblind by Darius, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

August 08, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 08, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 5th and August 11th. 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 08, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 2002 was Hot In Herre by Nelly, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

August 08, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 08, 2002 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Hot In Herre
  2. - Nothin'
  3. - Dilemma
  4. - I Need A Girl (Part Two)
  5. - Just A Friend 2002

August 08, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 08, 2002 was Y Tu Te Vas by Chayanne, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

August 08, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 08, 2002 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Y Tu Te Vas
  2. - Quitame Ese Hombre
  3. - A Dios Le Pido
  4. - Yo Puedo Hacer
  5. - Entra En Mi Vida

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August 08, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 08, 2002 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Stuart Little 2

Stuart Little 2

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Rob Minkoff

Starring: Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie, Jonathan Lipnicki

Country: United States of America

The Hours

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

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

August 08, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 08, 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:

Transufômâ: Maikuron densetsu

Transufômâ: Maikuron densetsu

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Hidehito Ueda

CNNNN: Chaser Non-Stop News Network

CNNNN: Chaser Non-Stop News Network

Release year: 2002

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

Country: Australia

The House That Jack Built

The House That Jack Built

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Henry Barrial

Varsity Blues

Varsity Blues

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Brian Robbins

Dog Eat Dog

Dog Eat Dog

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Paul Schrader

August 08, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 08, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Beach House by James Patterson, Peter de Jonge

The Beach House

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Jack Mullen is a dedicated student of law. Peter Mullen is his brother and he serves the wealthy by parking cars for the Hamptons elite, as well as providing other services to their intimate needs.

A Bend in the Road by Nicholas Sparks

A Bend in the Road

By:

Miles Ryan's marriage ended two years ago when his wife was hit-and-run and died. He is deputy sheriff in New Bern, North Carolina. He grieves for his wife and worries about their son Jonah, but also longs to bring the …

John Adams by David McCullough

John Adams

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This Pulitzer Prize-winning biography about America's founder father and second president is a bestseller. It was brilliantly written by David McCullough, master historian.

Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells

Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood

By:

"A big, blowzy romp through the rainbow eccentricities of three generations of crazy bayou debutantes."--Atlanta Journal-Constitution"A very entertaining and, ultimately, deeply moving novel about the complex bonds between mother and daughter."--Washington

Tuxedo Park by Jennet Conant

Tuxedo Park

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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.

August 08, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 08, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dead to Rights

Dead to Rights

Platform: Xbox PlayStation 2 GameCube Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action, third-person shooter

Publisher: Namco Electronic Arts (EU)

TD Overdrive: The Brotherhood of Speed

TD Overdrive: The Brotherhood of Speed

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari

Break Nine: World Billiards Tournament

Break Nine: World Billiards Tournament

Platform: Xbox

Publisher: ASK

Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter

Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, PlayStation 3 (PSN), PlayStation 4

Genre: Action

Publisher: LucasArts

Carnivores Cityscape

Carnivores Cityscape

Platform: Personal computer

Genre: First-person shooter, Action game

Publisher: Infogrames

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Who was the US President on August 08, 2002?

On August 08, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 2002?

On August 08, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 08, 2002?

On August 08, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 8th?

August 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Academy awards: academy of motion picture arts and sciences announces changes to the oscars. this includes a shorter ceremony and a category called "most popular film".
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi. the pentagon is looking into conducting airstrikes on marawi. if approved, this would allow the united states to send troops into the area to fight the isis-affiliated maute and other islamist terror groups. later, a spokesperson denied the claims and clarified that the philippines had not requested such an airstrike.
  • 2016 - 2016 ethiopian protests. more than 50 protesters were killed by ethiopian security force forces in the past few days. the government blocked internet access and restricted journalistic access to the country.

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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.

Discover how August 2002 calendar looked like.

Thursday August 8, 2002