Friday February 22, 2002: on this day

About February 22nd, 2002, in brief:

  • Historical events: Angolan political and rebel leader Jonas Savimbi is killed in a military ambush.
  • Day of the week: February 22nd, 2002 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Drew Barrymore, Steve Irwin
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Always On Time by Ja Rule
  • #1 UK song: Hero by Enrique Iglesias
  • Popular movie: Iris directed by Richard Eyre

More about February 22nd, 2002? See below for more news and curiosities on February 22nd, 2002.

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What day of the week was February 22, 2002?


February 22, 2002 was a Friday and it was the 53rd day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 22, 2002 can also be written as 2/22/2002 in the US and as 22/2/2002 in UK and Europe.

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February 22, 2002: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 22, 2002:

  • Angolan political and rebel leader jonas savimbi is killed in a military ambush.
  • Chuck jones, academy-award-winning animator, dies at 89.

February 22, 2002: What were the magazines covers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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February 22, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 22, 2002:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $39.40
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $21.66
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $58.05
  • General Electric GE: opens at $37.52
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $96.38

Exchange Rates on February 22, 2002:

  • 1 USD = 134.13 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.5954 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.689 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 117.39 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.611 GBP

February 22, 2002: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

  • Louvieroise - Gent : 3 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

  • Mannheim - Aachen : 3 - 1
  • Saarbrucken - Greuther Furth : 0 - 3

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Norwich - Preston : 3 - 0

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Tranmere - Swindon : 0 - 0

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February 22, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 22nd 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 22, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 22, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on February 22nd, 2002 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 22, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 22, 2002 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 22, 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 22, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 12:19 pm and setting at 03:56 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 22, 2002?


Famous people born on February 22, 2002:

  • Bode Hidalgo
  • Emmanuel Matuta
  • David Pech
  • Erik Shuranov
  • Bruno Praxedes

Whose famous birthday is on February 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 22nd:

  • Drew Barrymore
    Drew Barrymore

    American actress, noted family.

  • Steve Irwin
    Steve Irwin

    He is an australian environmentalist and television personality.

  • Kyle MacLachlan
    Kyle MacLachlan

    American actor best known for his portrayal of a small-town innocent in 1986's "blue velvet.

  • Thomas Jane
    Thomas Jane

    American producer and director of actor.

  • Giulietta Masina
    Giulietta Masina

    Italian actress, who performed with such passion and depth that she could imbue everyday life with a touch of the absurd.

  • Julie Walters
    Julie Walters

    British actress who received critical acclaim for her performance as "educating rita", winning a tony award for stage performance.

  • Bruce Forsyth
    Bruce Forsyth

    London, england -- comedian/tv host (generation game).

  • Jonathan Demme
    Jonathan Demme

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Sheila Hancock
    Sheila Hancock

    English actress and author.

  • Ellen Greene
    Ellen Greene

    American actress and singer.

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February 22, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 22 years 2 months old,

or 266 months and 26 days old,

or 1160 weeks and 1 day old,

or 8121 days old,

if you were born on February 22, 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 22, 2002?

There are 280 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 22nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 22, 2002?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 22, 2002.

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February 22, 2002: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 22, 2002:

  • Jonus Savimbi

    Angolan rebel leader who fought against the MPLA government during the Angolan Civil War.

  • Daniel Pearl

    American journalist, stationed in pakistan at the time, was abducted on february 23, 2002.

  • Chuck Jones

    American animator producer, screenwriter (d. 2002).

  • Roden Cutler

    Lieutenant governor and politician of australia, 32nd governor of new south wales.

  • Barbara Valentin
  • Orlando Rondini
  • Jonas Malheiro Savimbi
  • Paddy Ambrose
  • Raymond Firth
  • Fiorino Tagliaferri
  • Arne Selmosson

What famous deaths happened on February 22nd?

Famous deaths on February 22nd:

  • Simone Simon
    Simone Simon

    Famed french actress, best known for marc allegret’s "lac aux dames.

  • Ed Flanders
    Ed Flanders

    Actor (dr westphall st elsewhere), commits suicide when he is 60.

  • Morgan Woodward
    Morgan Woodward

    American actor (b. 1925).

  • Edith Barrett
    Edith Barrett

    Actress (molly & me ghost ship), dies aged 64.

  • Efrem Zimbalist
    Efrem Zimbalist

    Russian-american violinist composer, conductor.

  • Joan Woodbury
    Joan Woodbury

    Actress (super sleuth, northwest trail).

  • Andy Warhol

    A leading figure in the Pop Art movement, known for his iconic silkscreen paintings of celebrities and consumer products.

  • Beyla Warhol

    Beyla Warhol was an American visual artist, film director, and producer who was a leading figure in the visual art movement known as pop...

  • Javel Warhol

    American artist and a leading figure in the Pop Art movement.

  • Majour Warhol

    An American artist, Warhol was a leading figure in the Pop Art movement, known for his iconic paintings of celebrities and consumer...

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February 22, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 22, 2002:

  • Blessed Saint Isabel of France (+1270)
  • United States - Washington's Birthday (traditionally).
  • Ash Wednesday in 2023.
  • The Scouting movement celebrates this day as "B.-P. day" or "Founder's Day" as it is the shared birthday of the Scouts' founder Sir Robert Baden-Powell and his wife, Lady Olave Baden-Powell, the World Chief Guide.
  • The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts celebrates this day as "Thinking Day" as it is the shared birthday of the Scouts' founder Sir Robert Baden-Powell, and his wife, Lady Olave Baden-Powell, the World Chief Guide.
  • Roman Catholic Church - Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter.

Saints celebrated on February 22, 2002:

  • Saint Lucia - independence (1979).
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February 22, 2002: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 22, 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 22, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 22, 2002 was Always On Time by Ja Rule, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

February 22, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 22, 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:

  1. - Always On Time
  2. - How You Remind Me youtube
  3. - U Got It Bad youtube
  4. - Ain't It Funny
  5. - In The End

February 22, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 22, 2002 was Hero by Enrique Iglesias, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

February 22, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 22, 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:

  1. - Hero
  2. - Get The Party Started
  3. - Caught In The Middle
  4. - Addicted To Bass
  5. - Always On Time

February 22, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 22, 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 22, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 22, 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:

  1. - Always On Time
  2. - Butterflies
  3. - What About Us?
  4. - Oops (Oh My)
  5. - Nothing In This World

February 22, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 22, 2002 was Flor Sin Retono by Charlie Zaa, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

February 22, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 22, 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:

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

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February 22, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 22, 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

February 22, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 22, 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

No Boundaries

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Violet Mendoza

Because I Said So

Because I Said So

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Michael Lehmann

Leap of Faith

Leap of Faith

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Richard Pearce

Test Drive

Test Drive

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Lynne Vincent McCarthy

Flatland

Flatland

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Eric Martin

February 22, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 22, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Tishomingo Blues by Elmore Leonard

Tishomingo Blues

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"Leonard is a master of twisted ingenuity. He transcends his own bad self ....Tishomingo blues to make a great ."--Baltimore."

The Death Of The West by Patrick J. Buchanan

The Death Of The West

By:

The Death of the West, the national bestseller that stunned the nation, is an honest look at the decline of Western culture and power.

The Oath by John Lescroart

The Oath

By:

Tim Markham, HMO executive, is struck by a car while jogging through his exclusive San Francisco neighborhood. He has the unfortunate luck of being taken to one

Fall on Your Knees by Ann-Marie MacDonald

Fall on Your Knees

By:

The Piper family is full of secrets, lies and unspoken truths. One secret threatens to destroy their lives and put them in the middle of the storm.

Bias by Bernard Goldberg

Bias

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Emmy Awardwinner Bernard Goldberg has been a respected journalist in television news for nearly 30 years.

February 22, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 22, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Enzai: Falsely Accused

Enzai: Falsely Accused

Platform: PC

Genre: Historical fiction, Psychological, Romance, Eroge

Publisher: JP Langmaor; NA JAST USA

Dino Island

Dino Island

Platform: Windows

Genre: Business simulation game

Publisher: PopTop Software Monte Cristo

BattleBots: Beyond the BattleBox

BattleBots: Beyond the BattleBox

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Action

Publisher: Majesco Entertainment

TD Overdrive: The Brotherhood of Speed

TD Overdrive: The Brotherhood of Speed

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari

SpongeBob SquarePants: Employee of the Month

SpongeBob SquarePants: Employee of the Month

Platform: PC

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: THQ

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Who was the US President on February 22, 2002?

On February 22, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 22, 2002?

On February 22, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 22, 2002?

On February 22, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 22nd?

February 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 venezuelan presidential crisis: venezuelan national guard troops open fire on indigenous pemon protestors who tried to block a military convoy headed to brazil-venezuela border. at least two people were killed and 14 more were injured.
  • 2018 - Police in montenegro have identified the attacker of a grenade attack against the u.s. embassy in podgorica yesterday. he was an ex-military veteran of the armed forces of yugoslavia, according to authorities.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war, raqqa offensive: u.s.-backed sdf troops on two fronts meet northeast of raqqa to encircle a small group of villages held by isis.

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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 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.

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