Thursday October 10, 2002: on this day

About October 10th, 2002, in brief:

  • Historical events: France confirmed that the explosion onboard the French oil tanker "Limburg" off Yemen's coast was a terrorist act.
  • Day of the week: October 10th, 2002 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Chiaki Kuriyama, Donald Sinden
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: A Moment Like This by Kelly Clarkson
  • #1 UK song: The Long And Winding Road / Suspicious Minds by Will Young & Gareth Gates
  • Popular movie: Hero directed by Yimou Zhang

More about October 10th, 2002? See below for more news and curiosities on October 10th, 2002.

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What day of the week was October 10, 2002?


October 10, 2002 was a Thursday and it was the 283rd day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

October 10, 2002 in October 2002 calendar

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October 10, 2002: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 10, 2002:

  • France confirmed that the explosion onboard the french oil tanker "limburg" off yemen's coast was a terrorist act.
  • Nobel prize for literature awarded to imre kertesz, a holocaust survivor from hungary. his 1975 novel, "fateless", was selected by the nobel committee. it is semiautobiographical and tells the story of a boy sent from hungary to auschwitz. he survives by separating himself from everyday reality.
  • Milford wolpoff, an anthropologist at the university of michigan, and his colleagues argued in nature that the july fossil skull found in chad is not of an early human but of an ape.
  • A suicide bomber attacked a bus stop in israel near tel aviv killing a 71 year-old woman and injuring several others.
  • A large number of palestinian militiamen and police officers marched in a funeral procession to honor a hamas policeman who was killed. hamas claims they didn't authorize the killing but that it was permissible under islamic law.
  • The international court of justice gives sovereignty to the bakassi peninsula to cameroon, not nigeria.
  • Israeli-palestinian conflict - a suicide bomber attacked a bus stop near tel aviv killing a woman aged 71. hamas claims that they didn't authorize the killing but it was allowed by islamic law.
  • Iraq war: the united states congress approves the authorization for use of military force against iraq resolution of 2002.

October 10, 2002: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 10, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 10, 2002:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $33.08
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $13.63
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $44.00
  • General Electric GE: opens at $21.65
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $54.65

Exchange Rates on October 10, 2002:

  • 1 USD = 123.61 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.5887 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.4839 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 121.85 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.63 GBP

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October 10, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 10th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra 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 10, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 10, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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October 10, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 10, 2002 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 10, 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 10, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 12:01 pm and setting at 10:17 pm.

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

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Who was born on October 10, 2002?


Famous people born on October 10, 2002:

  • Josh Giddey

    Australian basketball player.

  • Thomas Kuc
  • Mattia Fabiano
  • Paul Nebel
  • James Trafford
  • Mukarama Abdulai

Whose famous birthday is on October 10th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 10th:

  • Chiaki Kuriyama
    Chiaki Kuriyama

    Chiaki kuriyama is a japanese singer and actress known for her role as gogo yubari in the movie kill bill: volume 1..

  • Donald Sinden
    Donald Sinden

    Donald sinden was a british actor known for his work in theater, film, and television, including roles in popular british tv series and...

  • Charles Dance
    Charles Dance

    English actor, director, and screenwriter.

  • Harold Pinter
    Harold Pinter

    British playwright, screenwriter, and poet.

  • Peter Coyote
    Peter Coyote

    American actor, director, and screenwriter.

  • Ludmilla Tchérina
    Ludmilla Tchérina

    French actress and choreographer, ballerina (d. 2004).

  • Martin Kemp
    Martin Kemp

    British actor and musician, spandau ballet's bass player is british.

  • Anita Mui
    Anita Mui

    Hong Kong singer and actress, known as the 'Madonna of Asia.

  • Aimee Teegarden
    Aimee Teegarden

    American actress and producer.

  • Helen Hayes
    Helen Hayes

    American actress, who started on stage at age five.

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How old is someone born on October 10, 2002?


Someone born on October 10, 2002 is:

21 years 7 months old,

or 259 months and 10 days old,

or 1127 weeks and 4 days old,

or 7893 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 10, 2002?

There are 143 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 10th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 10, 2002?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 10, 2002.

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October 10, 2002: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 10, 2002:

  • Teresa Graves
    Teresa Graves

    American singer and actress (born 1948).

  • Angelik Nelsova

    Canadian-American cellist who was renowned for her powerful and expressive performances.

  • Jacques Remlinger
  • Mario de las Casas
  • Strahinja Alagić
  • Erling Sørensen

What famous deaths happened on October 10th?

Famous deaths on October 10th:

  • Christopher Reeve
    Christopher Reeve

    American actor, stage, film, and tv.

  • Yul Brynner
    Yul Brynner

    Russian-american actor.

  • Joan Sutherland
    Joan Sutherland

    An australian singer and a prominent 20th-century coloratura operatic soprano, "las stupenda.

  • Redd Foxx
    Redd Foxx

    American comedian and actor.

  • Alex Karras
    Alex Karras

    American football player, wrestler, and actor (d. 2012).

  • Solomon Burke
    Solomon Burke

    American singer-songwriter (d.2010).

  • Eddie Cantor
    Eddie Cantor

    American comedian and singer who was a star on stage, radio, tv, and movies.

  • Édith Piaf
    Édith Piaf

    French singer and chanteuse, with tragic private life.

  • Khalis Bell

    Co-founder of the band Kool & the Gang, known for their hit songs like 'Celebration'.

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October 10, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Observances on October 10, 2002:

  • World Mental Health Day [WHO]
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October 10, 2002: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 10, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 7th and October 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 10, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 10, 2002 was A Moment Like This by Kelly Clarkson, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

October 10, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 10, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - A Moment Like This youtube
  2. - Dilemma
  3. - Gangsta Lovin'
  4. - Complicated
  5. - Hey Ma

October 10, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 10, 2002 was The Long And Winding Road / Suspicious Minds by Will Young & Gareth Gates, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

October 10, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 10, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 7th and October 13th. 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
  5. - Dilemma

October 10, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 10, 2002 was Dilemma by Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

October 10, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 10, 2002 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Dilemma
  2. - Gangsta Lovin'
  3. - Luv U Better
  4. - I Care 4 U
  5. - Work It

October 10, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 10, 2002 was El Dolor De Tu Presencia by Jennifer Pena, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

October 10, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 10, 2002 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - El Dolor De Tu Presencia
  2. - Mentiroso
  3. - Perdoname Mi Amor
  4. - Vuela Muy Alto
  5. - No Me Ensenaste

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October 10, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 10, 2002 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Hero

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Yimou Zhang

Starring: Jet Li, Tony Chiu-Wai Leung, Maggie Cheung, Ziyi Zhang

Country: United States of America

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

October 10, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 10, 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

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Sabyn Mayfield

Strange Days at Blake Holsey High

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Anthony Browne

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

Release year: 2002

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

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Cavegirl

Release year: 2002

Directed by: David Oliver

October 10, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 10, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Lullaby by Chuck Palahniuk

Lullaby

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Have you ever heard of a culling song. It is a lullaby that is sung in Africa to provide a painless death for the elderly or infirm.

The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold

The Lovely Bones

By:

We meet Susie Salmon at 14 years old, and she is already in heaven. She tells us that this was before public service announcements and milk carton photos. In 1973, when Susie disappeared mysteriously, people believed these things didn’t happen.

Slander by Ann Coulter

Slander

By:

This is the most talked about and controversial book of 2018. It is impossible to know who controls America's media.

Standing In The Rainbow by Fannie Flagg

Standing In The Rainbow

By:

It's good news! Good news!

The Last Girls by Lee Smith

The Last Girls

By:

A dozen Blue Ridge girls were able to launch their own raft, inspired by Huck Finn's, on a sunny June day 1965.

October 10, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 10, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Clock Tower 3

Clock Tower 3

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Survival horror

Publisher: Capcom

Chulip

Chulip

Platform: PlayStation 2 PlayStation Network

Genre: Adventure,[4][5] simulation

Publisher: JP Victor Interactive Software; NA Natsume

Dual Blades

Dual Blades

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Metro3D, Inc.

Age of Mythology

Age of Mythology

Platform: Microsoft Windows,[1] OS X

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

Men in Black II: Alien Escape

Men in Black II: Alien Escape

Platform: PlayStation 2, GameCube

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Infogrames

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Who was the US President on October 10, 2002?

On October 10, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 10, 2002?

On October 10, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 10, 2002?

On October 10, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 10th?

October 10th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 10th 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 10th, such as:

  • 2018 - A bus travelling from nairobi, kenya to kisumu crashes into a tree and causes the deaths of at least 51 people.
  • 2017 - 2017 north korea crisis: a south korean lawmaker asserts that north korean hackers stole classified military records detailing joint operations between south korean and united states forces in case of war with north korea in 2016.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a suicide bomber kills at most 14 people, mostly police officers in lashkargah in helmand province as taliban insurgents advance on the afghan city. (reuters) a gunman shoots down 14 people at a shiite shrine in kabul, on a holy day.

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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.

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