Thursday October 31, 2002: on this day

October 31, 2002 was the 304th day of the year 2002, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is October 31, 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 October 31, 2002, who was born and died on October 31, 2002, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 31, 2002, which were the most popular songs (ex. Dilemma by Nelly), movies (e.g. Iris, directed by Richard Eyre), TV series (e.g. Boomtown) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 31st, 2002 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 31, 2002?


October 31, 2002 was a Thursday and it was the 304th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 31, 2002 can also be written as 10/31/2002 in the US and as 31/10/2002 in UK and Europe.

October 31, 2002 in October 2002 calendar

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October 31, 2002: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 31, 2002:

  • Yuri shevchenko, the russian health minister, has stated that the incapacitating drug used in the storming and capture of the moscow theatre siege was a fentanyl derivative.
  • Greenwich village is home to over a million people celebrating halloween.
  • In soweto, south africa, nine bombs were detonated. one was near pretoria.
  • Pat buchanan decries canada as soviet canuckistan in response to the warning from the canadian department of foreign affairs about travel to the usa

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October 31, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 31, 2002:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $34.32
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $15.99
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $53.19
  • General Electric GE: opens at $25.20
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $78.67

Exchange Rates on October 31, 2002:

  • 1 USD = 122.66 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.5566 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.4789 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 121.26 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.632 GBP
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October 31, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 31st is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 31, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 31, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Horse personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Birth chart on this day

Discover the planets positions on October 31st, 2002 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 31, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 31, 2002 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 31, 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 October 31, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 12:54 am and setting at 03:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 21, 2002 while the next full moon would come on Nov 20, 2002.

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Who was born on October 31, 2002?


Famous people born on October 31, 2002:

  • Ansu Fati
  • Jakub Kałuziński
  • Tyler Morton

Whose famous birthday is on October 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 31st:

  • John Candy
    John Candy

    American comedian and actor, he is extremely overweight with the appearance of a sweet, wicked child.

  • Bud Spencer
    Bud Spencer

    Bud spencer is an actor, filmmaker, and former professional swimmer from italy.

  • Piper Perabo
    Piper Perabo

    American actress and producer.

  • Vanilla Ice
    Vanilla Ice

    American rapper.

  • Dermot Mulroney
    Dermot Mulroney

    American actor.

  • Peter Jackson
    Peter Jackson

    New zealander filmmaker and oscar-winning director of "the lord of the rings", his movie trilogy based on the j.r.

  • Rob Schneider
    Rob Schneider

    American actor and comedian.

  • Ken Wahl
    Ken Wahl

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • Samaire Armstrong
    Samaire Armstrong

    Fashion designer and actress from japan-america,.

  • Justin Chatwin
    Justin Chatwin

    Canadian actor.

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October 31, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 21 years 4 months old,

or 256 months and 28 days old,

or 1117 weeks

or 7819 days old,

if you were born on October 31, 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 October 31, 2002?

There are 217 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 31, 2002?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 31, 2002.

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October 31, 2002: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 31, 2002:

  • Raf Vallone
    Raf Vallone

    He is a talented and handsome italian actor.

  • Lionel Poilâne

    French boulanger, artisan baker and entrepreneur.

  • Michail Stasinopoulos

    Greek jurist and politician, president of greece (d. 2002).

  • Gene Rock
  • Lello Bersani
  • Audrey Hylton-Foster
  • Yuri Ahronovich
  • Raffaele «Raf» Vallone
  • Mikhaíl Stasinópoulos (Μιχαήλ Στασινόπουλος)
  • Jean-Marie Fortier
  • Raymond Savignac

What famous deaths happened on October 31st?

Famous deaths on October 31st:

  • Sean Connery
    Sean Connery

    Scottish actor and film legend for his role as agent 007 in "james bond".

  • River Phoenix
    River Phoenix

    River Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.

  • Joseph Campbell
    Joseph Campbell

    American author and leading authority on mythology, the psyche, and symbolism.

  • Rosalind Cash
    Rosalind Cash

    American actress and leading lady of the 1970s on tv, film, and stage.

  • John Houseman
    John Houseman

    Romanian-born actor, producer, and director dies from spinal cancer.

  • Jan Werich
    Jan Werich

    Czech actor, playwright, and writer (born in 1905).

  • Joseph Calleia
    Joseph Calleia

    Italian-american singer and actor.

  • Linda Watkins
    Linda Watkins

    Actress (from hell it came, harpy), dead at 68.

  • Harry Houdini
    Harry Houdini

    Hungarian-american magician, who was known for performing dangerous and sensational feats for heads of state.

  • Egon Schiele

    Austrian expressionist painter and draftsman, as well as a printmaker, is known for his eroticism in his figurative works.

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October 31, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 31, 2002:

  • October 31st is Nevada Day
  • Protestant Church - Reformation Day: Martin Luther nailed his 95 theses on the Wittenberg church on this day in 1517
  • Wikipedia - Wikipedia:Tim Starling Day
  • Cornwall - Allantide
  • October 31st is Halloween; also see Samhain (an approximate date)
  • St. Wolfgang
  • St Urban
  • St. Quentin
  • St. Notburga
  • St. Bega

Observances on October 31, 2002:

  • World Cities Day
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October 31, 2002: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 31, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 28th and November 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 31, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 31, 2002 was Dilemma by Nelly, according to the music chart for the week October 28th and November 3rd.

October 31, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 31, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 28th and November 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Dilemma
  2. - Lose Yourself youtube
  3. - Hey Ma
  4. - Work It
  5. - A Moment Like This youtube

October 31, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 31, 2002 was The Long And Winding Road / Suspicious Minds by Will Young & Gareth Gates, according to the music chart for the week October 28th and November 3rd.

October 31, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 31, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 28th and November 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Long And Winding Road / Suspicious Minds
  2. - Complicated
  3. - The Ketchup Song (Asereje)
  4. - Just Like A Pill

October 31, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 31, 2002 was Luv U Better by LL Cool J, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 28th and November 3rd.

October 31, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 31, 2002 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 28th and November 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Luv U Better
  2. - Work It
  3. - Dilemma
  4. - I Care 4 U
  5. - Gimme The Light

October 31, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 31, 2002 was No Me Ensenaste by Thalia, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 28th and November 3rd.

October 31, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 31, 2002 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 28th and November 3rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - No Me Ensenaste
  2. - Asereje
  3. - El Dolor De Tu Presencia
  4. - Vuela Muy Alto
  5. - Todo Mi Amor [The One You Love]

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October 31, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 31, 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

October 31, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 31, 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:

Boomtown

Boomtown

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Sabyn Mayfield

Strange Days at Blake Holsey High

Strange Days at Blake Holsey High

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Anthony Browne

Firefly

Firefly

Release year: 2002

Written by:

Directed by: Joss Whedon

Starring: Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Alan Tudyk, Morena Baccarin

Country: United States of America

Still Game

Still Game

Release year: 2002

Starring: Ford Kiernan, Greg Hemphill, Paul Riley, Mark Cox

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Cavegirl

Cavegirl

Release year: 2002

Directed by: David Oliver

October 31, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 31, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Blood Orchid by Stuart Woods

Blood Orchid

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Holly Barker, Chief of Police, returns to her third thrilling adventure with her father Ham Barker and Daisy the Doberman. They are introduced to the real Florida, where they meet up with their father Ham and Daisy the Doberman.

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.

Let Freedom Ring by Sean Hannity

Let Freedom Ring

By:

We Americans face two fundamental questions. First, are we really ready to fight this new war against terrorism and terrorist governments, and win it decisively?

Forever by Jude Deveraux

Forever

By:

"This is Jude Deveraux's most pleasurable," Booklist praised in praise of her bestseller Forever ....Now Deveraux returns her gifted heroine Darci Monroe in a gripping new novel of unending love and dark secrets.

Nights In Rodanthe by Nicholas Sparks

Nights In Rodanthe

By:

Adrienne Willis, 45, has been divorcing for three years and was abandoned by her husband for a younger man. Her teenage children's care and raising them was not easy.

October 31, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 31, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Agassi Tennis Generation

Agassi Tennis Generation

Platform: Windows, PlayStation 2, Game Boy Advance

Genre: Sports

Publisher: DreamCatcher Interactive (PS2) Cryo Interactive (GBA)

Alfred Hitchcock Presents: The Final Cut

Alfred Hitchcock Presents: The Final Cut

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Ubisoft

Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne

Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Gathering

Austin Powers Pinball

Austin Powers Pinball

Platform: PlayStation, Windows

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Gotham Games

Black & White: Creature Isle

Black & White: Creature Isle

Platform: Windows PC, Macintosh

Genre: Real-time strategy, God game

Publisher: Electronic Arts Feral Interactive (Mac OS X)

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Who was the US President on October 31, 2002?

On October 31, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 31, 2002?

On October 31, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 31, 2002?

On October 31, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 31st?

October 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of October. 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 October 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - Local student aged 17 years old, who was studying at a nearby school of polytechnics, set off an explosive device in arkhangelsk's federal security service building, killing himself and three fsb officers. this agency is russia's main state security agency, and it succeeds the kgb.
  • 2017 - 2017 lower manhattan attack: eight people are killed, and at least eleven others are injured when a man driving a rented pickup truck down a bike path on the west side highway in lower manhattan. police arrest sayfullo saipov (29-year-old uzbekistani immigrant) and shoot him. this incident is being treated as terroristic by police.
  • 2016 - Eight members of the students islamic movement of india were escaped from bhopal prison and are being killed by police.

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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 October 2002?

October 2002 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 2002 calendar looked like.

Thursday October 31, 2002