Tuesday May 21, 2002: on this day

About May 21st, 2002, in brief:

  • Historical events: The US State Department has released a report that names seven state sponsors of terror: Iran, Iraq and Libya, North Korea. Sudan.
  • Day of the week: May 21st, 2002 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Raymond Burr, Tom Daley
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Foolish by Ashanti
  • #1 UK song: One Step Closer by S Club Juniors
  • Popular movie: The Bourne Identity directed by Doug Liman

More about May 21st, 2002? See below for more news and curiosities on May 21st, 2002.

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What day of the week was May 21, 2002?


May 21, 2002 was a Tuesday and it was the 141st day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 2002 can also be written as 5/21/2002 in the US and as 21/5/2002 in UK and Europe.

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May 21, 2002: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 21, 2002:

  • The us state department has released a report that names seven state sponsors of terror: iran, iraq and libya, north korea. sudan.
  • Recent celebrity deaths: niki de saint pathalle, a french artist, has died in san diego, california at the age of 71.

May 21, 2002: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 21, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 21, 2002:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $39.79
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $24.83
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $53.95
  • General Electric GE: opens at $32.90
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $84.41

Exchange Rates on May 21, 2002:

  • 1 USD = 123.89 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.5381 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.5766 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 114.0 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6301 GBP

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May 21, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 21, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 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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May 21, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 21, 2002 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 21, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 02:33 pm and setting at 03:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 27, 2002 while the next full moon would come on May 26, 2002.

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Who was born on May 21, 2002?


Famous people born on May 21, 2002:

  • Elena Huelva

    Spanish cancer activist and influencer (b. 2002).

  • Kyle Silverstein

    Movie actor.

  • Adam Tučný
  • Friday Etim
  • Talisson de Almeida
  • Bohdan V"junnyk
  • Benedito Mukendi

Whose famous birthday is on May 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 21st:

  • Raymond Burr
    Raymond Burr

    Raymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.

  • Tom Daley
    Tom Daley

    Tom daley is an english diver and olympian known for his success in the sport, including winning multiple medals at the olympic games.

  • Nick Cassavetes
    Nick Cassavetes

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • Fats Waller
    Fats Waller

    American musician (born 1904).

  • Kay Kendall
    Kay Kendall

    British actress genevieve dies from leukemia at 32.

  • Mutya Buena
    Mutya Buena

    English singer-songwriter (sugababes, mutya keisha siobhan).

  • Al Franken
    Al Franken

    He is an american comedian, writer, and us senator.

  • Fairuza Balk
    Fairuza Balk

    Fairuza balk is an american actress known for her roles in the craft and gas food lodging.

  • Judge Reinhold
    Judge Reinhold

    Judge reinhold is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as beverly hills cop and the santa clause.

  • Eduardo Verástegui
    Eduardo Verástegui

    Eduardo verástegui is a mexican actor, singer, and producer known for his roles in films such as bella and chasing papi.

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How old is someone born on May 21, 2002?


Someone born on May 21, 2002 is:

22 years and 15 days old,

or 264 months and 15 days old,

or 1150 weeks and 1 day old,

or 8051 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 2002?

There are 350 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 2002?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 21, 2002.

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May 21, 2002: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 21, 2002:

  • Niki de Saint Phalle

    French filmmaker, painter, and sculptor (born 1930).

  • Joe Cobb
  • Alberto Galassi
  • Michel Grosclaude

What famous deaths happened on May 21st?

Famous deaths on May 21st:

  • John Garfield
    John Garfield

    American actor who starred in 31 films between 1938 and 1951.

  • John Gielgud
    John Gielgud

    English actor, director, and producer (d. 2000).

  • Vaughn Monroe
    Vaughn Monroe

    American musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.

  • Andrea Leeds
    Andrea Leeds

    Actress (stage door and earthbound), dies at 70 from cancer.

  • Seville

    Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.

  • Tyronza Cornelius

    Renowned author known for their impactful storytelling.

  • Jane Addams

    American feminist and social worker.

  • Dovey Johnson Roundtree

    Pioneering African American civil rights activist and attorney.

  • Dovey Roundtree

    Trailblazing African American civil rights activist and lawyer.

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May 21, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 21, 2002:

  • Equals-to-the-Apostles
  • Dia de la Afrocolombianidad marks the abolition of slavery in Colombia.
  • Navy Day (Dfa de las Glorias Navales) in Chile.

Observances on May 21, 2002:

  • International Tea Day
  • World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

Saints celebrated on May 21, 2002:

  • Saint Constantine the Great
  • Saints Constantine and Helena
  • Saint Mireille
  • Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
  • Saint Goderik
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May 21, 2002: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 21, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 20th and May 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 21, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 2002 was Foolish by Ashanti, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 21, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 21, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Foolish youtube
  2. - I Need A Girl (Part One)
  3. - What's Luv?
  4. - U Don't Have To Call
  5. - A Thousand Miles

May 21, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 2002 was One Step Closer by S Club Juniors, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 21, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 21, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One Step Closer
  2. - Kiss Kiss
  3. - Freak Like Me
  4. - If Tomorrow Never Comes
  5. - Girlfriend

May 21, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 2002 was Foolish by Ashanti, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 21, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 21, 2002 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Foolish youtube
  2. - I Need A Girl (Part One)
  3. - U Don't Have To Call
  4. - halfcrazy
  5. - Addictive

May 21, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 21, 2002 was Quitame Ese Hombre by Pilar Montenegro, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 21, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 21, 2002 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Quitame Ese Hombre
  2. - Y Tu Te Vas
  3. - Tu Y Yo
  4. - Me Huele A Soledad
  5. - Entra En Mi Vida

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May 21, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 21, 2002 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Bourne Identity

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Doug Liman

Starring: Franka Potente, Matt Damon, Chris Cooper, Clive Owen

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

Scooby-Doo

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Raja Gosnell

Starring: Matthew Lillard, Freddie Prinze Jr., Sarah Michelle Gellar, Linda Cardellini

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

May 21, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

The Wire

Release year: 2002

Written by:

Starring: Dominic West, John Doman, Deirdre Lovejoy, Wendell Pierce

Country: United States of America

Is Harry on the Boat?

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Menhaj Huda

The Hard Word

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Scott Roberts

MI-5

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Bharat Nalluri

Verdammt verliebt

Release year: 2002

May 21, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 21, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Thousand Country Roads by Robert James Waller

A Thousand Country Roads

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The rest of the story is now complete. Epilogue: The final part of a literary work. This man was unusual in a way that almost seemed familiar.

Sea Glass by Anita Shreve

Sea Glass

By:

Anita Shreve's novels are acclaimed internationally for their narrative power and emotional immediacy. She tells the story of money, marriage, and difficult times with richness and passion.

Cancer Schmancer by Fran Drescher

Cancer Schmancer

By:

Part inspirational cancer-survival story, part memoir-as-a-laughriot, picks up where Fran's last book left off.

Daddy'S Little Girl by Mary Higgins Clark

Daddy'S Little Girl

By:

Mary Higgins Clark is America's best-selling "Queen of Suspense" and this chilling tale of murder features the deepest parts of the criminal mind.

Lucky Man: A Memoir by Michael J. Fox

Lucky Man: A Memoir

By:

This is a hilarious, personal, and beautifully written account of life as a 30-year old man told that he has an 80 year-old's illness. "Life is wonderful.

May 21, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 21, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Bikini Karate Babes

Bikini Karate Babes

Platform: PC , Macintosh

Genre: Fighting

Empire Earth: The Art of Conquest

Empire Earth: The Art of Conquest

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Sierra Entertainment

Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter

Star Wars: Jedi Starfighter

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, PlayStation 3 (PSN), PlayStation 4

Genre: Action

Publisher: LucasArts

Dark Fall

Dark Fall

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: First-person adventure, psychological horror

Publisher: XXv Productions[1] The Adventure Company (WW)[1] Darkling Room ("Pins & Needles" Edition)[2] Iceberg Interactive (Adventures in Terror)

Cubix Robots for Everyone: Showdown

Cubix Robots for Everyone: Showdown

Platform: Game Boy Advance, Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2

Genre: Action-adventure, Role-playing

Publisher: 3DO

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Who was the US President on May 21, 2002?

On May 21, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 2002?

On May 21, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 21, 2002?

On May 21, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 21st?

May 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of May. 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 May 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - An ambush occurred at 12th mile on khonsa deomali road in tirap district, arunachal pradesh. eleven people were killed.
  • 2018 - Economy of japan: sony has agreed to a $2.3billion deal in which they will purchase a controlling stake in emi music publishing. this deal will allow sony to indirectly own 90% the music publisher and its 2 million songs.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 20 afghan police officers are killed in a taliban raid in southern afghanistan.

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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 May 2002?

May 2002 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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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