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August 02, 2000 was the 215th day of the year 2000, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 02, 2000 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 02, 2000, who was born and died on August 02, 2000, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 2000, which were the most popular songs (ex. It's Gonna Be Me by N'Sync), movies (e.g. Magnolia, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson), TV series (e.g. Mysterious Ways) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 2nd, 2000 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 02, 2000?
- August 02, 2000: What happened on that day?
- August 02, 2000: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 02, 2000: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 02, 2000?
- August 02, 2000: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 02, 2000: What famous people died on that day?
- August 02, 2000: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 02, 2000: Number 1 song on that day
- August 02, 2000: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 02, 2000: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 02, 2000: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 02, 2000: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 02, 2000?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 2000?
- Who was the Pope on August 02, 2000?
What day of the week was August 02, 2000?
August 02, 2000 was a Wednesday and it was the 215th day of the year 2000 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 02, 2000 can also be written as 8/2/2000 in the US and as 2/8/2000 in UK and Europe.
August 02, 2000: What happened on that day?
August 02, 2000: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 02, 2000:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $81.44
- Apple AAPL: opens at $49.00
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $68.56
- General Electric GE: opens at $52.44
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $111.00
Exchange Rates on August 02, 2000:
- 1 JPY = 0.61 GBP
- 1 JPY = 1.55 CHF
August 02, 2000: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 02, 2000: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 2000 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 2nd, 2000 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 02, 2000: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 02, 2000 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 2000 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 August 02, 2000 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 08:43 am and setting at 10:10 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 16, 2000 while the next full moon would come on Aug 15, 2000.
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Who was born on August 02, 2000?
Famous people born on August 02, 2000:
- Varvara Gracheva
Russian tennis player.
- Clayton Bloemke
Vine star.
- Mohammed Kudus
- Ibrahima Kébé
- Hailey Langland
- Aaron Molinas
- Domenico Pace
- Jannes Wieckhoff
- Alix Wilkinson
- Andy Lyons
- Sara Conti
- Siham Es Sad
Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:
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Dom DeLuiseDom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...
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Carroll O'ConnorCarroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.
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Isabel AllendeIsabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...
![Muriel Robin]()
Muriel RobinShe is a french comedian, singer, and actress.
![Sam Worthington]()
Sam WorthingtonSam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.
![Kevin Smith]()
Kevin SmithKevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.
![Wes Craven]()
Wes CravenAmerican screen writer, filmmaker and author.
![James Baldwin]()
James BaldwinAmerican writer (born in 1924).
![Joanna Cassidy]()
Joanna CassidyAmerican actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.
![Myrna Loy]()
Myrna LoyAmerican actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.
August 02, 2000: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 23 years 8 months old,
or 284 months and 17 days old,
or 1237 weeks and 2 days old,
or 8661 days old,
if you were born on August 02, 2000.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 August 02, 2000?
There are 105 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 2000?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 02, 2000.
August 02, 2000: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 02, 2000:
- Sruly Halberstam
Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.
- Howie McCarty
- Madeleine Mourgues
- Patricia Moyes
What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?
Famous deaths on August 2nd:
![Jean-Pierre Melville]()
Jean-Pierre MelvilleFrench filmmaker.
![David Huddleston]()
David HuddlestonAmerican actor (b. 1930).
![Cathleen Nesbitt]()
Cathleen NesbittEnglish actress (separate tables) dies at 93.
- Josehua Bell
Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.
- Lexander Graham Bell
Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.
- Thomas Gainsborough
Thomas Gainsborough was an English portrait and landscape painter who was one of the most influential British artists of the 18th century.
- Burel Burroughs
Burel Burroughs was an American novelist and essayist, best known for his semi-autobiographical novel 'Naked Lunch'.
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August 02, 2000: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 02, 2000:
- St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
- St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
- St. Stephen
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
- Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
- Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
- Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
- Day of airborne forces in Russia
August 02, 2000: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 02, 2000 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 31st and August 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 02, 2000: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 2000 was It's Gonna Be Me by N'Sync, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.
August 02, 2000: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 02, 2000 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- N'Sync - It's Gonna Be Me
- Sisqo - Incomplete
- matchbox twenty - Bent
- Vertical Horizon - Everything You Want
- Aaliyah - Try Again
August 02, 2000: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 2000 was 7 Days by Craig David, according to the music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.
August 02, 2000: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 02, 2000 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Craig David - 7 Days
- Robbie Williams - Rock DJ
- Bomfunk MC's - Freestyler
- Melanie C - I Turn To You
- Ronan Keating - Life Is A Rollercoaster
August 02, 2000: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 2000 was Incomplete by Sisqo, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.
August 02, 2000: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 02, 2000 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Sisqo - Incomplete
- Jagged Edge - Let's Get Married
- Ruff Endz - No More
- Avant - Separated
- Donell Jones - Where I Wanna Be
August 02, 2000: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 02, 2000 was A Puro Dolor by Son By Four, according to the Latin music chart for the week July 31st and August 6th.
August 02, 2000: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 02, 2000 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week July 31st and August 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Son By Four - A Puro Dolor
- Marc Anthony - Muy Dentro De Mi [You Sang To Me]
- Gisselle - Jurame
- Joan Sebastian - Secreto de Amor
- Luis Fonsi - Imaginame Sin Ti [Imagine Me Without You]
August 02, 2000: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 02, 2000 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Magnolia
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson
Starring: Tom Cruise, Jason Robards, Julianne Moore, Philip Seymour Hoffman
Country: United States of America
The Hurricane
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Norman Jewison
Starring: Denzel Washington, Vicellous Shannon, Deborah Kara Unger, Liev Schreiber
Country: United States of America
Anywhere But Here
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Wayne Wang
Starring: Susan Sarandon, Natalie Portman, Hart Bochner, Eileen Ryan
Country: United States of America
High Fidelity
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Stephen Frears
Starring: Jack Black, Tim Robbins, Joan Cusack, Iben Hjejle, John Cusack
Country: United States of America
The Beach
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Danny Boyle
Starring: Guillaume Canet, Tilda Swinton, Leonardo DiCaprio, Virginie Ledoyen, Helene De Fougerolles
Country: United States of America
August 02, 2000: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 02, 2000 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Mysterious Ways
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Dan Garcia
Baby Blues
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Dylan Pearce
You Only Live Once
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Fritz Lang
Young Americans
Release year: 2000
Directed by: Danny Cannon
Street Legal
Release year: 2000
August 02, 2000: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 02, 2000 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
In A Sunburned Country
By: Bill Bryson
A CLASSIC FROM NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR FOR ONE SUMMER. Every time Bill Bryson leaves the house, memorable travel literature threatens.
Papal Sin
By: Garry Wills
We are told that the truth will set us free. It's time to liberate Catholics, both lay and clerical from the subtle modern forms of deceit.
American Rhapsody
By: Joe Eszterhas
The setting is. . The landscape of the American Republic, Hollywood and Washington. . . Joe Eszterhas (ex-Rolling Stone reporter), National Book Award nominee Charlie Simpson's Apocalypse for the National Book Award, and
It'S Not About The Bike
By: Lance Armstrong with Sally Jenkins
The cyclist who is a world champion recounts his battle with cancer, the difficult treatments he had to endure, his triumph in 1999 Tour de France and the birth of his son.
Riptide
By: Catherine Coulter
Dillon Savich, Lacey Sherlock and Lacey Sherlock are FBI agents who must defend a young speechwriter from threats to her life. They were unaware that the danger was already near their prey and is about to strike.
August 02, 2000: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 02, 2000 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
4 Wheel Thunder
Star Wars: Demolition
WWE 2K
Ferret Monogatari: Watashi no Okini Iri
Aces High
Who was the US President on August 02, 2000?
On August 02, 2000 the US President was Bill Clinton (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 2000?
On August 02, 2000 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 02, 2000?
On August 02, 2000 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 2nd?
August 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of August. 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 August 2nd, such as:
- 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention, battle of al hudaydah in yemen: at least 20 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition in al hudaydah (yemen). saudi arabia's spokesperson denied that its jets were present in the area, but blamed rebels.
- 2017 - Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan's war on terror. the taliban claim responsibility.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: a volunteer search and rescue team from the syria civil defence says that 33 people were injured by toxic gas dropped from an unmanned helicopter onto saraqeb, rebel-held idlib governorate.
What happened in 2000?
2000 was filled with very interesting events such as
- As many experts and businesses feared, Y2K does not result in widespread, serious computer failures.
- Alan Greenspan has been nominated to serve a fourth term in the role of Chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve.
- America Online announced it has purchased Time Warner in a stock-trade transaction valued at $160 Billion, making it the largest corporate acquisition in history. AOL Time Warner will be the new company. Its combined value is $350 billion.
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What was the calendar for August 2000?
August 2000 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
