Thursday May 16, 2002: on this day

May 16, 2002 was the 136th day of the year 2002, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 16, 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 16, 2002, who was born and died on May 16, 2002, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 2002, which were the most popular songs (ex. Foolish by Ashanti), movies (e.g. Iris, directed by Richard Eyre), TV series (e.g. Is Harry On The Boat?) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 16th, 2002 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 16, 2002?


May 16, 2002 was a Thursday and it was the 136th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 2002 can also be written as 5/16/2002 in the US and as 16/5/2002 in UK and Europe.

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May 16, 2002: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 16, 2002:

  • Star wars episode ii: attack of the clones is now available in cinemas

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May 16, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 16, 2002:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $39.95
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $25.06
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $54.71
  • General Electric GE: opens at $31.35
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $84.20

Exchange Rates on May 16, 2002:

  • 1 USD = 128.12 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.5539 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.5971 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 116.81 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6258 GBP
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May 16, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th 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 16, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on May 16th, 2002 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 16, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 16, 2002 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 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 16, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 08:46 am and setting at 12:28 am.

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 16, 2002?


Famous people born on May 16, 2002:

  • Ryan Gravenberch

    Dutch footballer.

  • Jessica Belkin

    Tv actress.

  • Samantha Potter

    Youtube star.

  • Avrey Ovard

    Youtube star.

  • Lili Iskandar
  • Quentin Merlin
  • Sebastian Nanasi
  • Kiliann Sildillia
  • Zoe Zimmermann
  • Kenneth Taylor
  • Tomás Araújo
  • Edoardo Bove
  • Dango Ouattara

Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:

  • Megan Fox
    Megan Fox

    American actress and model.

  • Pierce Brosnan
    Pierce Brosnan

    He is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.

  • Janet Jackson
    Janet Jackson

    American actress and recording artist.

  • Tori Spelling
    Tori Spelling

    American actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.

  • Henry Fonda
    Henry Fonda

    American actor.

  • Joseph Morgan
    Joseph Morgan

    Joseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...

  • Danny Trejo
    Danny Trejo

    Danny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.

  • David Boreanaz
    David Boreanaz

    David boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.

  • Thomas Brodie-Sangster
    Thomas Brodie-Sangster

    Thomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.

  • Debra Winger
    Debra Winger

    American actress, whose films include "urban cowboy," 1980 and "an officer and a gentleman," respectively.

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May 16, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 21 years 10 months old,

or 262 months and 13 days old,

or 1141 weeks and 1 day old,

or 7988 days old,

if you were born on May 16, 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 16, 2002?

There are 48 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 2002?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 16, 2002.

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May 16, 2002: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 16, 2002:

  • Alec Campbell

    The last surviving anzac (born in 1899).

  • Big Dick Dudley

    American professional wrestler (born 1968).

  • Francesco Ghiretti
  • James Dewar

What famous deaths happened on May 16th?

Famous deaths on May 16th:

  • Jim Henson
    Jim Henson

    American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.

  • Andy Kaufman
    Andy Kaufman

    American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.

  • Ronnie James Dio
    Ronnie James Dio

    American heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).

  • Alain Cuny
    Alain Cuny

    French actor.

  • Irwin Shaw
    Irwin Shaw

    American writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).

  • Marisa Mell
    Marisa Mell

    Austrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.

  • Verley Tinsley

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.

  • Felcia Dorothea Browne Hemans

    Celebrated poet of the Romantic era, known for her lyrical works.

  • Romaldo Giurgola

    Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 16th

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May 16, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 16, 2002:

  • Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
  • Teacher's Day in Malaysia.

Observances on May 16, 2002:

  • International Day of Living Together in Peace
  • International Day of Light [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 16, 2002:

  • Saint HonorT of Amiens
  • Saint Andrew Bobola
  • Saint Ubaldus
  • Saint Simon Stock
  • Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
  • Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.
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May 16, 2002: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 16, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 13th and May 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 16, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 2002 was Foolish by Ashanti, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

May 16, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 16, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Foolish youtube
  2. - What's Luv?
  3. - I Need A Girl (Part One)
  4. - U Don't Have To Call
  5. - A Thousand Miles

May 16, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 2002 was One Step Closer by S Club Juniors, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

May 16, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 16, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One Step Closer
  2. - Kiss Kiss
  3. - Freak Like Me
  4. - If Tomorrow Never Comes
  5. - Girlfriend

May 16, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 2002 was Foolish by Ashanti, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

May 16, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 16, 2002 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Foolish youtube
  2. - U Don't Have To Call
  3. - I Need A Girl (Part One)
  4. - Pass The Courvoisier Part II
  5. - What's Luv?

May 16, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 16, 2002 was Quitame Ese Hombre by Pilar Montenegro, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

May 16, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 16, 2002 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Quitame Ese Hombre
  2. - Y Tu Te Vas
  3. - Suerte [Whenever, Wherever]
  4. - Me Huele A Soledad
  5. - Escapar [Escape]

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May 16, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 16, 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

Undisputed

Undisputed

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Walter Hill

Starring: Wesley Snipes, Ving Rhames, Peter Falk, Michael Rooker

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

May 16, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 16, 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:

Is Harry on the Boat?

Is Harry on the Boat?

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Menhaj Huda

The Hard Word

The Hard Word

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Scott Roberts

MI-5

MI-5

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Bharat Nalluri

Verdammt verliebt

Verdammt verliebt

Release year: 2002

Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi

Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi

Release year: 2002

May 16, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 16, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Fatal by Michael Palmer

Fatal

By:

Reviewers have called him a master of medical suspense, from The Sisterhood, Michael Palmer’s first New York Times bestseller to The Patient, his ninth.

The Right Words At The Right Time by Marlo Thomas

The Right Words At The Right Time

By:

Here are some heartwarming personal revelations from some of the most prominent luminaries of our time.

Odd Girl Out by Rachel Simmons

Odd Girl Out

By:

REVISED AND UPDATED WITH NEW MATERIAL ON CYBERBULLYING andHELPING GIRLS HANDLING THE DANGERS of LIFE ONLINE

Gone For Good by Harlan Coben

Gone For Good

By:

Will Klein was a boy who had Ken as his hero. On a sunny suburban night in the Kleins’ affluent New Jersey suburb, Will met a young girl--a girl Will had known since childhood.

Running Scared by Elizabeth Lowell

Running Scared

By:

A frightened elderly man is aware that his time is running out in the scorching desert heat. .

May 16, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 16, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Star Trek: Bridge Commander

Star Trek: Bridge Commander

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Space combat simulator

Publisher: Activision

Cubivore: Survival of the Fittest

Cubivore: Survival of the Fittest

Platform: GameCube

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: JP Nintendo; NA Atlus

Empire Earth: The Art of Conquest

Empire Earth: The Art of Conquest

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Sierra Entertainment

Beatmania IIDX 7th Style

Beatmania IIDX 7th Style

Platform: Arcade & Sony PlayStation 2

Genre: Music

Publisher: Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo

Big Mutha Truckers

Big Mutha Truckers

Platform: Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Windows, Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Empire Interactive THQ Destination Software Zoo Digital Publishing Spike

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Who was the US President on May 16, 2002?

On May 16, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 2002?

On May 16, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 16, 2002?

On May 16, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 16th?

May 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
  • 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),

Find out more about May 16th

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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 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.

Discover how May 2002 calendar looked like.

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