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February 21, 2002 was the 52nd day of the year 2002, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is February 21, 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 February 21, 2002, who was born and died on February 21, 2002, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 21, 2002, which were the most popular songs (ex. Always On Time by Ja Rule), movies (e.g. Iris, directed by Richard Eyre), TV series (e.g. No Boundaries) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 21st, 2002 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 21, 2002?
- February 21, 2002: What happened on that day?
- February 21, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 21, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 21, 2002?
- February 21, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 21, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
- February 21, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 21, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
- February 21, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 21, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 21, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 21, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 21, 2002?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 21, 2002?
- Who was the Pope on February 21, 2002?
What day of the week was February 21, 2002?
February 21, 2002 was a Thursday and it was the 52nd day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 21, 2002 can also be written as 2/21/2002 in the US and as 21/2/2002 in UK and Europe.
February 21, 2002: What happened on that day?
February 21, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on February 21, 2002:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $39.45
- Apple AAPL: opens at $22.92
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $59.72
- General Electric GE: opens at $37.98
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $98.75
Exchange Rates on February 21, 2002:
- 1 USD = 134.25 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.5896 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.704 CHF
- 1 EUR = 116.58 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6096 GBP
February 21, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 21st is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 21, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 21, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 21st, 2002 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 21, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 21, 2002 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 21, 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 February 21, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 11:31 am and setting at 02:54 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 28, 2002 while the next full moon would come on Feb 27, 2002.
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Who was born on February 21, 2002?
Famous people born on February 21, 2002:
- Samariya Hill
American sprinter known for her speed and agility on the track.
- Marcus Gunnarsen
Pop singer.
- Blanket Jackson
Family member.
- Michael Jackson
American child of a noted parent.
- Prince Michael Jackson II
- Brandon Soppy
- Irak'li Azarovi
- Luis Vogt
- Péter Baráth
- Ambre Esnault
- Jay Henderson
- Jun Nishikawa
Whose famous birthday is on February 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 21st:
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Alan RickmanAlan Rickman was a renowned British actor known for his roles in films such as Harry Potter and Die Hard.
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Jordan PeeleJordan peele is a comedian known for his work on the sketch comedy show key & peele and for his critically acclaimed horror films get out...
![Jennifer Love Hewitt]()
Jennifer Love HewittJennifer love hewitt is an american actress, singer, and producer known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'party of five' and 'ghost...
![Ashley Greene]()
Ashley GreeneAshley greene is an american actress and model best known for her role as alice cullen in the twilight film series.
![Ellen Page]()
Ellen PageEllen page is a canadian actress known for her roles in movies such as juno and inception.
![Nina Simone]()
Nina SimoneAmerican jazz singer.
![Mélanie Laurent]()
Mélanie LaurentFrench actress, director, singer, and writer.
![Christine Ebersole]()
Christine EbersoleTony Award-winning actress with a successful career in Broadway and television.
![Kelsey Grammer]()
Kelsey GrammerAmerican actor.
![William Baldwin]()
William BaldwinAmerican screenwriter and producer of actor actors.
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February 21, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 22 years 2 months old,
or 266 months and 6 days old,
or 1157 weeks and 2 days old,
or 8101 days old,
if you were born on February 21, 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 February 21, 2002?
There are 301 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 21st 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 21, 2002?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 21, 2002.
February 21, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 21, 2002:
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John ThawEnglish actor and producer, played inspector morse (d. 2002).
- Harold Furth
Austrian-born physicist (born 1939).
- Ramiro Gremese
- Laudomia Bonanni
- Pietro Grossi
- Antonio Montessoro
- Georges Vedel
What famous deaths happened on February 21st?
Famous deaths on February 21st:
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Peter TorkPeter tork was an american musician and actor, best known as the keyboardist and bass guitarist of the 1960s pop group the monkees.
![Ina Claire]()
Ina ClaireStage and film actress who appeared in 'The Awful Truth' and 'Ninotchka.
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Louis HaywardJohannesburg, south africa -- actor (lone wolf, survivors).
- Malcolm X
American activist, who rose from humble beginnings to become a national civil rights activist.
- Cherica Easton
Grammy-winning pop singer known for hits like 'Gypsy, Tramps & Thieves'.
- Malik El Shabazz
Also known as Malcolm X, he was a prominent figure in the Nation of Islam and a leading voice in the African-American civil rights movement.
- Gertrude Elion
Gertrude Elion was a Nobel Prize-winning American biochemist and pharmacologist who made significant contributions to the development of...
- Hattye Moen
Renowned chemist known for her contributions to organic chemistry.
- Herberta Lackner
Renowned opera singer known for her powerful voice and emotional performances.
- Fredderick Banting
Co-discoverer of insulin and Nobel laureate in Physiology or Medicine.
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February 21, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 21, 2002:
- Language Martyrs' Day - A day celebrated by Bengali speaking people for gaining right of mother tongue.
- Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Peter Damiani.
- International Mother Language Day (UNESCO).
Saints celebrated on February 21, 2002:
- Saint Pepin of Landen
- Saint Randoald
February 21, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 21, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 18th and February 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 21, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 21, 2002 was Always On Time by Ja Rule, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.
February 21, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 21, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ja Rule - Always On Time
- Nickelback - How You Remind Me
- Usher - U Got It Bad
- Jennifer Lopez - Ain't It Funny
- Linkin Park - In The End
February 21, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 21, 2002 was Hero by Enrique Iglesias, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.
February 21, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 21, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Enrique Iglesias - Hero
- Pink - Get The Party Started
- A1 - Caught In The Middle
- Puretone - Addicted To Bass
- Ja Rule featuring Ashanti - Always On Time
February 21, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 21, 2002 was Always On Time by Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.
February 21, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 21, 2002 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti - Always On Time
- Michael Jackson - Butterflies
- Brandy - What About Us?
- Tweet - Oops (Oh My)
- KeKe Wyatt Featuring Avant - Nothing In This World
February 21, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on February 21, 2002 was Flor Sin Retono by Charlie Zaa, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.
February 21, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on February 21, 2002 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Charlie Zaa - Flor Sin Retono
- Shakira - Suerte [Whenever, Wherever]
- Luis Miguel - Como Duele
- Alejandro Fernandez - Tantita Pena
- Palomo - No Me Conoces Aun
February 21, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 21, 2002 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Stuart Little 2
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Rob Minkoff
Starring: Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie, Jonathan Lipnicki
Country: United States of America
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
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
February 21, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 21, 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:
No Boundaries
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Violet Mendoza
Because I Said So
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Michael Lehmann
Leap of Faith
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Richard Pearce
Test Drive
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Lynne Vincent McCarthy
Flatland
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Eric Martin
February 21, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 21, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Universe In A Nutshell
By: Stephen Hawking
Stephen Hawking's multimillion-copy bestseller, A Brief History of Time (multimillion copies), introduced readers around the globe to the brilliant theories of the theoretical physicist.
Self Matters
By: Phillip C. McGraw
Once you understand your root core, you can unleash a powerful force that will create the life you desire.
Skipping Christmas
By: John Grisham
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERImagine a Christmas without any presents. There will be no Christmas crowds, office parties, fruitcakes or unwanted gifts, and no crowded malls. This is exactly what Luther Krank and Nora Krank had in mind when they …
Up Country
By: Nelson DeMille
Paul Brenner didn't want to return to Army Criminal Investigative Division. The organization thanked him for his years of dedication and thanked him for it.
The Final Days
By: Barbara Olson
Olson gives a razor-sharp view of the shocking Clintons' excesses in the final days of their office. These include the outrageous pardons of political cronies, friends, and the looting the White House.
February 21, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 21, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
American Pool
Bomberman Jetters
Mafia
Blood Omen 2
Burnout 2: Point of Impact
Who was the US President on February 21, 2002?
On February 21, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 21, 2002?
On February 21, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 21, 2002?
On February 21, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about February 21st?
February 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of February. 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 February 21st, such as:
- 2019 - American-led intervention in syria's civil war: france and the united kingdom, allies of the united states, say that they will not keep their troops there after the united states withdraws.
- 2018 - Operation barkhane: two french soldiers die after their armoured vehicle collides with a roadside bomb in mali.
- 2017 - At least six people were killed by suicide bombers near charsadda's district court. jamaat-ul ahrar claimed responsibility.
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 February 2002?
February 2002 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
