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May 09, 2002 was the 129th day of the year 2002, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is May 09, 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 May 09, 2002, who was born and died on May 09, 2002, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 09, 2002, which were the most popular songs (ex. Foolish by Ashanti), movies (e.g. The Pianist, directed by Roman Polanski), TV series (e.g. Mi-5) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 9th, 2002 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 09, 2002?
- May 09, 2002: What happened on that day?
- May 09, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 09, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 09, 2002?
- May 09, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 09, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
- May 09, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 09, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
- May 09, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 09, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 09, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 09, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 09, 2002?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 09, 2002?
- Who was the Pope on May 09, 2002?
What day of the week was May 09, 2002?
May 09, 2002: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 09, 2002:
- The 38-day stand-off in the church of the nativity in bethlehem comes to an end when the palestinians inside agree to have 13 suspected terrorists among them deported to several different countries.
- A remote-controlled bomb explodes in kaspiysk (russia) during a holiday parade, killing 43 people and injuring at most 130.
- Israel mobilizes additional reserves forces and tanks to prepare for an invasion into gaza strip as a retaliation against the recent suicide bombing.
- Conflict between israel and palestine: governor of bethlehem, muhammad al-madani leaves the church of the nativity
May 09, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on May 09, 2002:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $39.75
- Apple AAPL: opens at $24.25
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $54.40
- General Electric GE: opens at $32.50
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.90
Exchange Rates on May 09, 2002:
- 1 USD = 128.36 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.5651 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.5986 CHF
- 1 EUR = 116.64 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6226 GBP
May 09, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 9th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 09, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 09, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 9th, 2002 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 09, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 09, 2002 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 09, 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 May 09, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:42 am and setting at 06:20 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 27, 2002 while the next full moon would come on May 26, 2002.
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Who was born on May 09, 2002?
Famous people born on May 09, 2002:
- Jayce Cicchino
Family member.
- Alison Gold
Pop singer.
- Cree Cicchino
Tv actress.
- Junior Olaitan
- Daniel Júnior
- Matheus Dias
- Dennis Collander
- Isabel Marie Gose
Whose famous birthday is on May 9th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 9th:
![Noah Centineo]()
Noah CentineoNoah centineo is a popular tv actor known for his roles in teen romantic comedies and dramas.
![Albert Finney]()
Albert FinneyAlbert finney was a british actor known for his roles in films such as tom jones, erin brockovich, and murder on the orient express.
![Rosario Dawson]()
Rosario DawsonRosario dawson is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as 'rent', 'sin city', and 'men in black ii'.
![Billy Joel]()
Billy JoelAfter 15 years of preparation, an american singer was inducted into the songwriters hall of fame.
![John Corbett]()
John CorbettJohn corbett is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as sex and the city and northern exposure.
![Candice Bergen]()
Candice BergenAmerican actress and model.
![Pierre Desproges]()
Pierre DesprogesFrench humorist, well-known for his elaborate, eloquent, and, above all, vicious diatribes that criticize everything and everyone.
![Kevin Peter Hall]()
Kevin Peter HallActor harry & hendersons, dies from aids at age 35.
![Glenda Jackson]()
Glenda JacksonBritish actress, internationally recognized, who won the ny film classics award for 1971, an emmy in 1972 for "queen elizabeth", and oscars...
![Joan Sims]()
Joan SimsActress (carry on behind carry on cleo).
May 09, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 21 years 11 months old,
or 263 months and 11 days old,
or 1145 weeks and 2 days old,
or 8017 days old,
if you were born on May 09, 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 May 09, 2002?
There are 19 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 9th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 09, 2002?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 09, 2002.
May 09, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 09, 2002:
- Bennye Gould
Bennye Gould was an American biologist known for her research on evolutionary biology.
- Dan Devine
American football coach (born in 1924).
- Aldo Amadeo
- Lynne Lassal
What famous deaths happened on May 9th?
Famous deaths on May 9th:
![Lena Horne]()
Lena HorneAmerican actress and singer with depth and character.
![Alice Faye]()
Alice FayeAmerican actress and singer (d. 1998).
![Marion Lorne]()
Marion LorneActress (aunt clara bewitched), dies in 1981.
![Alan King]()
Alan KingAmerican screenwriter and producer of actors (d. 2004).
![Elizabeth Wilson]()
Elizabeth WilsonAmerican actress (d. 2015).
- Joahan Christoph Friedrich von Schiller
German poet, philosopher, and playwright known for his works such as William Tell.
- Elliett Grant Watson
Renowned biologist known for contributions to evolutionary theory.
- Elizabth Neuffer
Renowned journalist known for her coverage of war and conflict zones.
- Niquita Burrell
American singer known for her soulful voice and hit songs.
May 09, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 09, 2002:
- Russia and some other parts of the former Soviet Union ? Victory Day as the end of the "Great Patriotic War".
- Our Lady of Flanders
- Roman Empire ? Feast of the Lemures (See Larvae).
- Jersey, Guernsey ? Liberation Day (commemorating the end of the German Occupation of the Channel Islands during World War II).
- European Union ? Europe day, commemorating the "Schuman declaration".
Saints celebrated on May 09, 2002:
- Saint Tudi
- Saint Pachomius (died 346)
- Saint Gerontius (died 501)
- Saint Carolina
May 09, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 09, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 6th and May 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 09, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 09, 2002 was Foolish by Ashanti, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.
May 09, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 09, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ashanti - Foolish
- Fat Joe - What's Luv?
- P. Diddy - I Need A Girl (Part One)
- Usher - U Don't Have To Call
- Puddle Of Mudd - Blurry
May 09, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 09, 2002 was One Step Closer by S Club Juniors, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.
May 09, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 09, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- S Club Juniors - One Step Closer
- Holly Valance - Kiss Kiss
- Sugababes - Freak Like Me
- Ronan Keating - If Tomorrow Never Comes
- 'N Sync - Girlfriend
May 09, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 09, 2002 was Foolish by Ashanti, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.
May 09, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 09, 2002 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ashanti - Foolish
- Usher - U Don't Have To Call
- P. Diddy Featuring Usher & Loon - I Need A Girl (Part One)
- Busta Rhymes Featuring P. Diddy & Pharrell - Pass The Courvoisier Part II
- Fat Joe Featuring Ashanti - What's Luv?
May 09, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 09, 2002 was Quitame Ese Hombre by Pilar Montenegro, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.
May 09, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 09, 2002 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Pilar Montenegro - Quitame Ese Hombre
- Chayanne - Y Tu Te Vas
- Enrique Iglesias - Escapar [Escape]
- Shakira - Suerte [Whenever, Wherever]
- MDO - Me Huele A Soledad
May 09, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 09, 2002 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Pianist
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Roman Polanski
Starring: Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Frank Finlay, Emilia Fox
Country: United States of America
Irreversible
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Gaspar Noé
Starring: Monica Bellucci, Vincent Cassel, Albert Dupontel, Jo Prestia
Country: United States of America
About Schmidt
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Alexander Payne
Starring: Jack Nicholson, Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney, Kathy Bates
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
May 09, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 09, 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:
MI-5
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Bharat Nalluri
Verdammt verliebt
Release year: 2002
Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
Release year: 2002
The Story of a Noble Family
Release year: 2002
Rockface
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Mark Roper
May 09, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 09, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
On the Street Where You Live
By: Mary Higgins Clark
The Queen of Suspense has written a gripping novel about a woman haunted by the ghosts of two grisly murders that were separated over a century but somehow linked...Following
Sea Glass
By: Anita Shreve
Anita Shreve's novels are acclaimed internationally for their narrative power and emotional immediacy. She tells the story of money, marriage, and difficult times with richness and passion.
Blinded By The Right
By: David Brock
David Brock, the original right wing scandal reporter, shares his story in a compelling and intimate memoir that is in the spirit of Arthur Koestler’s The God That Failed.
The Summons
By: John Grisham
Ray Atlee is an associate professor of law at University of Virginia. He is 43 years old, single and still dealing with the shocks of a surprise separation. Forrest, his younger brother, redefines the concept of a black sheep in …
The Nanny Diaries
By: Emma McLaughlin, Nicola Kraus
Needed: A young lady to care for a four-year-old boy. You must be enthusiastic, cheerful, and selfless. You must be able to work sixteen hours with a preschooler who is deprived of sleep.
May 09, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 09, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Chase: Hollywood Stunt Driver
Aggressive Inline
Break Nine: World Billiards Tournament
Arc the Lad Collection
Dragon Ball Z: Budokai
Who was the US President on May 09, 2002?
On May 09, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 09, 2002?
On May 09, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 09, 2002?
On May 09, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 9th?
May 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th day of the month of May. 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 May 9th, such as:
- 2019 - North korean missile testing: south korean military claims north korea launched an "unidentified" projectile into the sea. this marks the second north korean weapons test in one week.
- 2018 - Terrorism and violence in indonesia: five officers were killed in a jakarta detention center for terrorists' revolt while a sixth was held hostage. negotiators agree to an audience with the rioters as well as aman abdurrahman (an inmate who heads isil in indonesia), according to a request.
- 2017 - Syria-united states relations, turkey-united states relations: president donald trump approves an arms agreement with the syrian kurds to aid the syrian democratic forces against the islamic state of iraq (isil) despite opposition from turkey.
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 May 2002?
May 2002 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
