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.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 16, 2002?
- May 16, 2002: What happened on that day?
- May 16, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 16, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 16, 2002?
- May 16, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 16, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
- May 16, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 16, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
- May 16, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 16, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 16, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 16, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 16, 2002?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 2002?
- Who was the Pope on May 16, 2002?
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.
May 16, 2002: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 16, 2002:
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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
May 16, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.
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May 16, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
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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Get your map!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
American actress and model.
- Pierce Brosnan
He is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.
- Janet Jackson
American actress and recording artist.
- Tori Spelling
American actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.
- Henry Fonda
American actor.
- 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 is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.
- 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 is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.
- Debra Winger
American actress, whose films include "urban cowboy," 1980 and "an officer and a gentleman," respectively.
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.
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
American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.
- 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
American heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).
- Alain Cuny
French actor.
- Irwin Shaw
American writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).
- 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.
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.
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:
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:
- S Club Juniors - One Step Closer
- Holly Valance - Kiss Kiss
- Sugababes - Freak Like Me
- Ronan Keating - If Tomorrow Never Comes
- 'N Sync - 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:
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:
- Pilar Montenegro - Quitame Ese Hombre
- Chayanne - Y Tu Te Vas
- Shakira - Suerte [Whenever, Wherever]
- MDO - Me Huele A Soledad
- Enrique Iglesias - Escapar [Escape]
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:
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:
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:
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:
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.
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),
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.