What happened on Friday February 01, 2002?

Here's what happened on February 01, 2002:

• Greensboro Sit-Ins Begin Four African American students initiated the Greensboro sit-ins by refusing to leave a 'whites only' lunch counter, marking a crucial milestone in the Civil Rights Movement and the fight against racial segregation in the United States.
• Space Shuttle Columbia Disaster The Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrated during its re-entry into Earth's atmosphere, resulting in the tragic loss of all seven astronauts on board. This catastrophic event was a significant blow to NASA and space exploration, leading to extensive investigations into spacecraft safety.
• Ayatollah Khomeini Returns to Iran Ayatollah Khomeini returned to Iran after 15 years in exile, marking a pivotal moment in the Iranian Revolution. His triumphant return would fundamentally transform Iran's political and social landscape.
• Daniel Pearl Murdered by Terrorists Daniel Pearl, an American journalist and South Asia Bureau Chief of The Wall Street Journal, was brutally kidnapped on January 23 and subsequently beheaded and mutilated by his captors in Karachi, Pakistan. His tragic death highlighted the extreme dangers faced by journalists in conflict zones.
• Iconic Vietnam War Photograph Photographer Eddie Adams captured one of the Vietnam War's most iconic and controversial images - the execution of a Vietcong officer in Saigon. This powerful photograph significantly influenced public perception of the war and helped build opposition to the conflict.
• First Oxford English Dictionary Fascicle Published The first fascicle of the Oxford English Dictionary was published, containing entries from A to Ant. This marked the beginning of what would become one of the most comprehensive and authoritative dictionaries in the English language.
• Irish McCalla Birth Irish McCalla, an American actress who would later become known for her work in film and television, was born in 1928.

Events in 2002

February 01, 2002: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 01, 2002

Newspapers from Feb. 01, 2002

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

Stock market quotes on February 01, 2002:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $39.20
• Apple AAPL: opens at $24.96
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $64.15
• General Electric GE: opens at $36.90
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $107.64

Exchange Rates on February 01, 2002:

• 1 USD = 133.16 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.5908 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.7155 CHF
• 1 EUR = 114.72 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6082 GBP

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

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Reutlingen - Duisburg : 0 - 1
• Saarbrucken - Karlsruhe : 1 - 1
• Schweinfurt - Ein Frankfurt : 0 - 1

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Pistoiese - Palermo : 0 - 2

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

• Nijmegen - Sparta : 1 - 1

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

• Boavista - Alverca : 2 - 0

February 01, 2002 was a Friday and it was the 32nd day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 01, 2002 can also be written as 2/1/2002 in the US and as 1/2/2002 in UK and Europe.

February 01, 2002 in February 2002 calendar

Famous people died on February 01, 2002:

• Hildegard Knef

  Renowned German actress who appeared in 56 films by 1978, including the notable film 'Fedora'.

• Daniel Pearl

Famous people who died in 2002

Famous people who died on February 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 01, 2002 was U Got It Bad by Usher, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

1. Usher - U Got It Bad
2. Nickelback - How You Remind Me
3. Ja Rule - Always On Time
4. Pink - Get The Party Started
5. Creed - My Sacrifice

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 01, 2002 was Gotta Get Thru This by Daniel Bedingfield, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

1. Daniel Bedingfield - Gotta Get Thru This
2. Sophie Ellis Bextor - Murder On The Dancefloor
3. Robbie Williams & Nicole Kidman - Somethin' Stupid
4. Aaliyah - More Than A Woman
5. Puretone - Addicted To Bass

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 01, 2002 was Always On Time by Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti, according to the music chart for the week January 28th and February 3rd.

1. Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti - Always On Time
2. Michael Jackson - Butterflies
3. Usher - U Got It Bad
4. Alicia Keys - A Woman's Worth
5. Aaliyah - Rock The Boat

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 1st is Aquarius.

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 01, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 01, 2002 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 01, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 09:55 pm and setting at 10:10 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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Your place in the Universe on February 01, 2002

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Someone born on February 01, 2002 is:

23 years 2 months old,

or 278 months and 22 days old,

or 1211 weeks and 5 days old,

or 8482 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 01, 2002?

There are 284 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 1st 2026.

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

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

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