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About December 31st, 2002, in brief:

  • Historical events: Col. Yuri Budanov was found not guilty of insanity. He was then committed to a psychiatric facility for further evaluation. This is the first trial of a Russian soldier for human rights violations in Chechnya. Budanov, who was accused of murdering and abducting Heda Kungayeva (18-year-old Chechen girl), was charged. Budanov claims that she was a rebel sniper.
  • Day of the week: December 31st, 2002 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Anthony Hopkins, Tim Matheson
  • Moon Phase: New 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

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What day of the week was December 31, 2002?


December 31, 2002 was a Tuesday and it was the 365th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 2002 can also be written as 12/31/2002 in the US and as 31/12/2002 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 2002 in December 2002 calendar

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December 31, 2002: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 31, 2002:

  • Col. yuri budanov was found not guilty of insanity. he was then committed to a psychiatric facility for further evaluation. this is the first trial of a russian soldier for human rights violations in chechnya. budanov, who was accused of murdering and abducting heda kungayeva (18-year-old chechen girl), was charged. budanov claims that she was a rebel sniper.

December 31, 2002: What were the magazines covers that day?

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

Stock market quotes on December 31, 2002:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $34.74
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $14.00
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $52.74
  • General Electric GE: opens at $24.35
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $77.10

Exchange Rates on December 31, 2002:

  • 1 USD = 118.73 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.5729 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.3812 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 124.59 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6513 GBP

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December 31, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st 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 December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

Horse chinese zodiac sign

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 31, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:01 am and setting at 03:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 19, 2002 while the next full moon would come on Jan 18, 2003.

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Who was born on December 31, 2002?


Famous people born on December 31, 2002:

  • Joe Scally

    American soccer player.

  • Ștefan Baiaram
  • Ryan Flamingo
  • Luke Lamperti
  • Josafat Mendes
  • Favour Ofili
  • Mako Yamashita
  • Dar'ja Pavljučenko
  • Forson Amankwah

Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:

  • Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins

    Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.

  • Tim Matheson
    Tim Matheson

    American actor, tv and film star.

  • Val Kilmer
    Val Kilmer

    American actor, writer and musician.

  • John Denver
    John Denver

    American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

  • Ben Kingsley
    Ben Kingsley

    An english actor.

  • Sarah Miles
    Sarah Miles

    British actress, first recognized in u.s.

  • Joey McIntyre
    Joey McIntyre

    American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".

  • Bebe Neuwirth
    Bebe Neuwirth

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

  • Joe Dallesandro
    Joe Dallesandro

    American actor, model, and 'warhol star.

  • Barbara Carrera
    Barbara Carrera

    Nicaraguan model and actress.

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How old is someone born on December 31, 2002?


Someone born on December 31, 2002 is:

21 years 5 months old,

or 257 months and 6 days old,

or 1118 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7828 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 2002?

There are 209 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on December 31, 2002:

  • Ezekiel Stein

    Ezekiel Stein was a renowned mathematician known for his contributions to algebraic geometry.

  • Kevin MacMichael

    Canadian guitarist, songwriter, and record producer (d. 2002).

What famous deaths happened on December 31st?

Famous deaths on December 31st:

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • James Avery
    James Avery

    James avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.

  • Wayne Rogers
    Wayne Rogers

    Wayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.

  • Woody Strode
    Woody Strode

    Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.

  • Billie Dove
    Billie Dove

    American actress (born in 1903).

  • Wesley Addy
    Wesley Addy

    Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).

  • Edward Herrmann
    Edward Herrmann

    American actor (d. 2014).

  • Kader Khan
    Kader Khan

    Indian actor (b. 1937).

  • William Christopher
    William Christopher

    American actor and singer (d. 2016).

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


Holidays on December 31, 2002:

  • New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
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December 31, 2002: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 31, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 30th and January 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 2002 was How You Remind Me by Nickelback, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

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

The music chart in the USA on December 31, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 30th and January 5th. 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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 2002 was Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum) by Cheeky Girls, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

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

The music chart in the UK on December 31, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 30th and January 5th. 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

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 2002 was Always On Time by Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

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

The R&B music chart on December 31, 2002 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 30th and January 5th. 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

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

The number 1 Latin song on December 31, 2002 was Tantita Pena by Alejandro Fernandez, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

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

The Latin music chart on December 31, 2002 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 30th and January 5th. 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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December 31, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 31, 2002 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

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

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

The most popular TV Series on December 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

Starring: Bill O'Brien

Country: United States of America

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe

He-Man and the Masters of the Universe

Release year: 2002

Country: United States of America

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

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

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 …

Bias by Bernard Goldberg

Bias

By:

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

The Best-Loved Poems Of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis by Caroline Kennedy

The Best-Loved Poems Of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

By:

The publication of A Family of Poems, an illustrated children+s book by the author, coincided with the release of A Family of Poems. This gift edition is specially priced.

Skipping Christmas by John Grisham

Skipping Christmas

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLERImagine a Christmas without any presents. There will be no Christmas crowds, office parties, fruitcakes or unwanted gifts, and no crowded malls. This is exactly what Luther Krank and Nora Krank had in mind when they …

When Character Was King by Peggy Noonan

When Character Was King

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Peggy Noonan has captured Ronald Reagan better than anyone. Noonan's When Character Was King brings to life her reflections on Reagan as well as new stories from Presidents George.

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

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

Island Xtreme Stunts

Island Xtreme Stunts

Platform: Game Boy Advance; Microsoft Windows; PlayStation 2

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Electronic Arts; Lego Interactive

TD Overdrive: The Brotherhood of Speed

TD Overdrive: The Brotherhood of Speed

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari

Dragon Quest Characters: Torneko no Daibōken 3

Dragon Quest Characters: Torneko no Daibōken 3

Platform: PlayStation 2 Game Boy Advance

Genre: Role-playing, roguelike

Publisher: Enix Square Enix (GBA)

BloodRayne

BloodRayne

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action, hack and slash

Publisher: NA Majesco Games; EU Universal Interactive; EU VU Games (GC); JP Electronic Arts (PS2); NA SCEA (PSN); NA Aspyr

BMX XXX

BMX XXX

Platform: Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2, Xbox

Genre: Racing, sports (BMX)

Publisher: AKA Acclaim

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Who was the US President on December 31, 2002?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on December 31, 2002?

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

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What is special about December 31st?

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

  • 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
  • 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),

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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 December 2002?

December 2002 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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