Thursday December 12, 2002: on this day

December 12, 2002 was the 346th day of the year 2002, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 12, 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 12, 2002, who was born and died on December 12, 2002, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 12, 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 12th, 2002 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 12, 2002?


December 12, 2002 was a Thursday and it was the 346th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 12, 2002 can also be written as 12/12/2002 in the US and as 12/12/2002 in UK and Europe.

December 12, 2002 in December 2002 calendar

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December 12, 2002: What happened on that day?


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December 12, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 12, 2002:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $35.00
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $15.51
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $55.00
  • General Electric GE: opens at $26.10
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.25

Exchange Rates on December 12, 2002:

  • 1 USD = 122.7 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.5549 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.4495 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 124.95 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6438 GBP
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December 12, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius 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 12, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Horse chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on December 12th, 2002 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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Planetary positions on  - Geocentric view
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December 12, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 12, 2002 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 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 12, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 12:59 pm and setting at 01:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 20, 2002 while the next full moon would come on Dec 19, 2002.

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Who was born on December 12, 2002?


Famous people born on December 12, 2002:

  • Aliou Baldé
  • Dylan Deschamps
  • Freitas
  • Yi Christy Leung
  • Kiara Rodriguez
  • Rihito Yamamoto

Whose famous birthday is on December 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 12th:

  • Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra

    American legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.

  • Jennifer Connelly
    Jennifer Connelly

    Movie actress.

  • Dionne Warwick
    Dionne Warwick

    American singer and recording artist.

  • Mädchen Amick
    Mädchen Amick

    American actress and director.

  • Connie Francis
    Connie Francis

    Country singer.

  • Bill Nighy
    Bill Nighy

    British actor known for his roles in 'Love Actually' and the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series.

  • Regina Hall
    Regina Hall

    Regina Hall is a versatile actress known for her roles in comedy and drama films.

  • Bob Barker
    Bob Barker

    Barker, an american tv personality and host of "the price is right", was the host of the game show for more than three decades.

  • Tom Wilkinson
    Tom Wilkinson

    English actor (b. 1948).

  • Robert Lepage
    Robert Lepage

    French canadian playwright.

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December 12, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 21 years 3 months old,

or 255 months and 16 days old,

or 1111 weeks

or 7777 days old,

if you were born on December 12, 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 12, 2002?

There are 259 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 12, 2002?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 12, 2002.

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December 12, 2002: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 12, 2002:

  • Uno Loit

    Renowned Estonian painter known for his abstract works.

  • Leveda Wood

    Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.

  • Remas Al-Banna

    Remas Al-Banna was a prominent Jordanian politician and member of the Jordanian parliament.

  • Brad Dexter

    American actor and producer (d.2002).

  • Dee Brown

    Dee Brown was an American author best known for his book 'Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee.

  • Derry Hubbard

    Derry Hubbard was a renowned chemist known for his contributions to organic chemistry.

  • Jay Wesley Neill

    American convicted murderer (born 1965).

  • Víctor Latou
  • Arnaldo La Barbera
  • Mykola Mychajlovyč Amosov
  • Dorris Alexander «Dee» Brown
  • Brad Dexter (Boris Milanovich

What famous deaths happened on December 12th?

Famous deaths on December 12th:

  • Vicente Fernández
    Vicente Fernández

    Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Danny Aiello
    Danny Aiello

    Danny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.

  • Anne Baxter
    Anne Baxter

    Frank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family.

  • Peter Boyle
    Peter Boyle

    American actor (d. 2006).

  • Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter

    Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

  • Van Johnson
    Van Johnson

    American actor.

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.

  • Annette Stroyberg
    Annette Stroyberg

    Danish actress (b. 1936).

  • Ann Reinking
    Ann Reinking

    American actress, dancer, and choreographer (d. 2020).

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December 12, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 12, 2002:

  • R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe
  • Also see December 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Kenya - Jamhuri Day: Independence Day (from Britain, 1963)
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Masá'il (Questions) - First day of the 15th month of the Bahá'f Calendar

Observances on December 12, 2002:

  • International Universal Health Coverage Day
  • International Day of Neutrality
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December 12, 2002: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 12, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 9th and December 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 12, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 12, 2002 was Lose Yourself by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

December 12, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 12, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lose Yourself youtube
  2. - Work It
  3. - Jenny From The Block
  4. - Underneath It All
  5. - The Game Of Love

December 12, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 12, 2002 was Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum) by Cheeky Girls, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

December 12, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 12, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)
  2. - If You're Not The One
  3. - Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
  4. - Sound Of The Underground

December 12, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 12, 2002 was Work It by Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

December 12, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 12, 2002 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Work It
  2. - Love Of My Life (An Ode To Hip Hop)
  3. - Luv U Better
  4. - dontchange
  5. - '03 Bonnie & Clyde

December 12, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 12, 2002 was El Problema by Ricardo Arjona, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

December 12, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 12, 2002 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - El Problema
  2. - Cuando Me Miras Asi
  3. - Suena
  4. - Es Por Ti
  5. - Asereje

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December 12, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 12, 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

December 12, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 12, 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

Panique au village

Release year: 2002

Treasure Hunt

Treasure Hunt

Release year: 2002

Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs

Fish Tales

Fish Tales

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Alki David

Magpakailanman

Magpakailanman

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Joyce Bernal

Boomtown

Boomtown

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Sabyn Mayfield

December 12, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 12, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Live From New York by Tom Shales and James Andrew Miller

Live From New York

By:

Just in time to celebrate the 40th anniversary Saturday Night Live, a new edition of LIVE NEW YORK has been released. It features nearly 100 pages that cover the past decade.

Blackwood Farm by Anne Rice

Blackwood Farm

By:

Anne Rice, perennial bestseller and author of The Vampire Legend and the Mayfair Witches lore, combines them in her latest novel to create a unique story.

A Long Way From Home by Tom Brokaw

A Long Way From Home

By:

Tom Brokaw's memoir, A Long Way from home, describes his childhood in South Dakota and the people and places that he encountered in America in the 1940s and 1950s.

The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold

The Lovely Bones

By:

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.

The Conquerors by Michael Beschloss

The Conquerors

By:

The Conquerors is a book by one of America's most revered historians. It tells the story of one of America’s most important war stories, World War II. Franklin Roosevelt, Harry, and later Harry were among the Allied soldiers who fought …

December 12, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 12, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Castleween

Castleween

Platform: PlayStation 2, Game Boy Advance, GameCube

Genre: Platform

Publisher: EU Wanadoo Edition; JP MTO; NA DreamCatcher Interactive

Dance Dance Revolution Konamix

Dance Dance Revolution Konamix

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Music, Exercise

Publisher: Konami

Crazy Taxi 3: High Roller

Crazy Taxi 3: High Roller

Platform: Xbox Windows

Genre: Racing/Action

Publisher: Sega

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai

Dragon Ball Z: Budokai

Platform: PlayStation 2 PlayStation Portable GameCube PlayStation 3 Xbox 360

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: JP / EU Bandai; NA / AUS Infogrames; NA / AUS Atari, Inc.

Blade II

Blade II

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox

Genre: Action, Beat 'em up

Publisher: Activision

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Who was the US President on December 12, 2002?

On December 12, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 12, 2002?

On December 12, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 12, 2002?

On December 12, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 12th?

December 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the afghan national army leaves the western shib koh district, after the government failed in its duty to replenish troops there. the taliban now control the district that borders iran. (reuters) the taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that left 12 dead, 8 of them civilians in kabul.
  • 2017 - Unibail-rodamco buys westfield corporation, a shopping mall owner, for $15.7 billion
  • 2016 - December 2016 istanbul bombings: according to recep akdag, the death toll from the bombings at besiktas (istanbul) has risen to at least 44. (anadolu agency). at least 118 hdp supporters and officials were arrested in anti-terrorism raids. hdp denies any connection with the pkk and kurdistan freedom falcons. (reuters),

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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 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.

Discover how December 2002 calendar looked like.

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