Tuesday January 01, 2002: on this day

About January 1st, 2002, in brief:

  • Historical events: Twelve member states of the European Union have made euro banknotes and euros coins legal tender.
  • Day of the week: January 1st, 2002 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Vidya Balan, Nana Patekar
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: How You Remind Me by Nickelback
  • #1 UK song: Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum) by Cheeky Girls
  • Popular movie: Iris directed by Richard Eyre

More about January 1st, 2002? See below for more news and curiosities on January 1st, 2002.

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What day of the week was January 01, 2002?


January 01, 2002 was a Tuesday and it was the 1st day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 2002 can also be written as 1/1/2002 in the US and as 1/1/2002 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 2002 in January 2002 calendar

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January 01, 2002: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 01, 2002:

  • 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.

January 01, 2002: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 01, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Exchange Rates on January 01, 2002:

  • 1 USD = 131.6 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.5976 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.6419 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 119.34 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6116 GBP

January 01, 2002: What were the main match results that day?

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Barnsley - Grimsby : 0 - 0
  • Birmingham - Nott'm Forest : 1 - 1
  • Norwich - Walsall : 1 - 1
  • Sheffield United - Man City : 1 - 3
  • Watford - Millwall : 1 - 4

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Reading - Port Vale : 2 - 0
  • Stoke - Blackpool : 2 - 0

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Torquay - Cheltenham : 0 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Charlton - Ipswich : 3 - 2
  • Chelsea - Southampton : 2 - 4
  • Leeds - West Ham : 3 - 0
  • Liverpool - Bolton : 1 - 1
  • Middlesbrough - Everton : 1 - 0

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January 01, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 01, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Horse chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 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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Discover the planets positions on January 1st, 2002 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 01, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 01, 2002 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 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 January 01, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 07:16 pm and setting at 10:04 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 30, 2001 while the next full moon would come on Jan 28, 2002.

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Who was born on January 01, 2002?


Famous people born on January 01, 2002:

  • Leiby

    Tragically kidnapped and murdered in Brooklyn, New York.

  • Oliviarose Dunne

    Oliviarose Dunne is an American gymnast who competes for Louisiana State University.

  • Sahithi Pingali

    Sahithi Pingali is an Indian swimmer who has represented India in international competitions.

  • Saniyya Murphy

    American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Fences' and 'Proud Mary'.

  • Bresha Matthews

    Bresha Matthews is an American activist who gained attention for her advocacy against domestic violence.

  • Simon Adingra

    Ivorian footballer.

  • Aleksandr Kutickij
  • Zulkifilu Rabiu
  • Santeri Väänänen
  • Hasrat Jafarov
  • Tusse
  • Thaisa Mc Leod

Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

  • Vidya Balan
    Vidya Balan

    Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...

  • Nana Patekar
    Nana Patekar

    Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.

  • Hiep Thi Le
    Hiep Thi Le

    Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.

  • Grandmaster Flash
    Grandmaster Flash

    Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

  • Anju Mahendru
    Anju Mahendru

    Anju Mahendru is an Indian actress who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.

  • Maurice Béjart
    Maurice Béjart

    French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.

  • Fatima Sana Shaikh
    Fatima Sana Shaikh

    Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.

  • Morris Chestnut
    Morris Chestnut

    American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

  • Frank Langella
    Frank Langella

    American actor and legitimate theater producer.

  • Sonali Bendre
    Sonali Bendre

    Indian actress and model.

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January 01, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 22 years 4 months old,

or 268 months and 17 days old,

or 1167 weeks and 4 days old,

or 8173 days old,

if you were born on January 01, 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 January 01, 2002?

There are 228 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 2002?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 01, 2002.

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January 01, 2002: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 01, 2002:

  • Mancil Davis

    Legendary boxer known for his powerful punches and impressive record.

  • Pualani

    Renowned Hawaiian singer known for her beautiful voice and traditional songs.

  • Hanifah Abdul Hameed

    Renowned chemist known for contributions to organic chemistry.

  • Mercia MacDermott

    Renowned author known for her historical fiction novels.

  • Abdulwahab Malouh

    Abdulwahab Malouh was a Libyan poet known for his lyrical and introspective style.

  • Hughston M. L. Boyd

    American author known for his works in the mystery genre.

  • Lawton Wehle

    Successful businessman who led Wehle Electric.

  • Bali Ram

    Indian physicist known for his contributions to nuclear physics.

  • Edythe Hembroff-Schleicher

    Canadian author and educator, known for her children's books.

  • Zada Moulton

    Pioneering computer scientist known for her work on the LINC computer.

  • Belford L. G. Elder

    Belford L. G. Elder was a pioneering computer scientist known for his work in artificial intelligence and computer programming.

  • Garner Thallman

    Chemist known for his work on the chemistry of coal and petroleum.

  • Idelle Weber

    Idelle Weber was an American artist known for her paintings and sculptures.

  • Benson Hill

    Pioneer in the field of genetics and plant breeding.

  • Delmar Berg

    Chemist known for his work in organic chemistry.

  • Julia Phillips

    American film producer and author (b. 1944).

  • Rolando Del Bello
  • Hellmuth Marx
  • Norman Nielson

What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

  • Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero

    Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

  • Margaret Sullavan
    Margaret Sullavan

    American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.

  • Donna Douglas
    Donna Douglas

    American actress (b. 1932).

  • Ray Walston
    Ray Walston

    American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

  • Juanita Moore
    Juanita Moore

    Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.

  • Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane

    Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

  • Victor Buono
    Victor Buono

    Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.

  • June Clayworth
    June Clayworth

    Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.

  • Gertrude Michael
    Gertrude Michael

    Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

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January 01, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


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January 01, 2002: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 01, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 31st and January 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 01, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 2002 was How You Remind Me by Nickelback, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 01, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 01, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - How You Remind Me youtube
  2. - U Got It Bad youtube
  3. - Family Affair youtube
  4. - Get The Party Started
  5. - Always On Time

January 01, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 01, 2002 was Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum) by Cheeky Girls, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 01, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 01, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)
  2. - Gotta Get Thru This
  3. - Murder On The Dancefloor
  4. - If You're Not The One
  5. - Somethin' Stupid

January 01, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 01, 2002 was Always On Time by Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 01, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 01, 2002 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Always On Time
  2. - U Got It Bad youtube
  3. - Butterflies
  4. - A Woman's Worth
  5. - Rock The Boat

January 01, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 01, 2002 was Tantita Pena by Alejandro Fernandez, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 01, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 01, 2002 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Tantita Pena
  2. - Suerte [Whenever, Wherever]
  3. - Dejame Entrar
  4. - No Me Conoces Aun
  5. - Como Duele

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January 01, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 01, 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

January 01, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 01, 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:

Justice League

Justice League

Release year: 2001

Written by:

Starring: Carl Lumbly, George Newbern, Phil LaMarr, Kevin Conroy

Country: United States of America

The Kumars at No. 42

The Kumars at No. 42

Release year: 2001

Harold and the Purple Crayon

Harold and the Purple Crayon

Release year: 2001

Directed by: David Piel

Micawber

Micawber

Release year: 2001

Hallo Robbie!

Hallo Robbie!

Release year: 2001

Country: Germany

January 01, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 01, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Ghost Soldiers by Hampton Sides

Ghost Soldiers

By:

On January 28, 1945, 121 carefully selected U.S. soldiers slipped behind enemy lines into the Philippines. Their mission was to march thirty miles in order to rescue 513 prisoners of war (POWs) who were trapped in an awful camp.

The Wild Blue by Stephen E. Ambrose

The Wild Blue

By:

Stephen E. Ambrose is the celebrated author of Band of Brothers, and Undaunted Courage. We follow him in the dangerous and crowded B-24s while his crew fought to defeat the German war machine.

Theodore Rex by Edmund Morris

Theodore Rex

By:

Theodore Rex is Theodore Roosevelt's story, which has never been told fully before. It tells the story of two world-changing terms that Theodore Roosevelt held as President of The United States. "TR" was successful 100 years before the September 11th …

One Nation by the editors of Life magazine

One Nation

By:

LIFE has been there to help us remember and renew during our nation's most difficult times. The LIFE editors have compiled a powerful, beautifully illustrated account of tragedy as well as triumph.

The Darwin Awards Ii by Wendy Northcutt

The Darwin Awards Ii

By:

The Darwin Awards II: Unnatural Selection gathers a new collection of the hapless and the heedless as well as the simply foolish.

January 01, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 01, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Densetsu no Stafy

Densetsu no Stafy

Platform: Game Boy Advance, Virtual Console

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Nintendo

The Elder Scrolls III: Tribunal

The Elder Scrolls III: Tribunal

Platform: Microsoft Windows Xbox (GOTY Edition)

Genre: Action role-playing game, sandbox

Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

Alfred Hitchcock Presents: The Final Cut

Alfred Hitchcock Presents: The Final Cut

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Ubisoft

SpongeBob SquarePants: Revenge of the Flying Dutchman

SpongeBob SquarePants: Revenge of the Flying Dutchman

Platform: PlayStation 2, Nintendo GameCube, Game Boy Advance

Genre: Platform

Publisher: THQ

Drome Racers

Drome Racers

Platform: Microsoft Windows, GameCube, Game Boy Advance, PlayStation 2, Xbox

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Electronic Arts; Lego Interactive; THQ (GBA)

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Who was the US President on January 01, 2002?

On January 01, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 2002?

On January 01, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 01, 2002?

On January 01, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 1st?

January 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of January. 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 January 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: 27 afghan national security forces members are killed by the taliban in coordinated attacks in northern afghanistan. they refused to negotiate peace with the government.
  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: after 36 hours, an armed standoff between indian security force and kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: on the european coast of bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (bbc), (ap via abc news australia),

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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 January 2002?

January 2002 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 2002 calendar looked like.

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