Wednesday October 02, 2002: on this day

October 02, 2002 was the 275th day of the year 2002, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 02, 2002 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 02, 2002, who was born and died on October 02, 2002, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 02, 2002, which were the most popular songs (ex. A Moment Like This by Kelly Clarkson), movies (e.g. Iris, directed by Richard Eyre), TV series (e.g. Boomtown) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 2nd, 2002 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 02, 2002?


October 02, 2002 was a Wednesday and it was the 275th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 02, 2002 can also be written as 10/2/2002 in the US and as 2/10/2002 in UK and Europe.

October 02, 2002 in October 2002 calendar

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October 02, 2002: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 02, 2002:

  • The congress of the united states approves a joint resolution that authorizes the president of the united states to use the united states armed forces against iraq as he considers appropriate and necessary.
  • Five shootings in montgomery county maryland, maryland are the beginning of the beltway sniper attacks.
  • The beltway sniper attacks begin in washington, d.c., extending over three weeks and killing 10 people.

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October 02, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 02, 2002:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $33.10
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $14.33
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $46.10
  • General Electric GE: opens at $25.75
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $61.18

Exchange Rates on October 02, 2002:

  • 1 USD = 122.98 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.5867 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.4815 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 121.1 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6284 GBP

October 02, 2002: What were the main match results that day?

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

  • Nijmegen - Groningen : 2 - 0
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October 02, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd 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 02, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Horse chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 02, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on October 2nd, 2002 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 02, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 02, 2002 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 02, 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 02, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 01:48 am and setting at 05:29 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 02, 2002?


Famous people born on October 02, 2002:

  • Jacob Sartorius

    Instagram star.

  • D'Andre Bishop
  • Dalibor Svrčina
  • Mateus Henrique Alves Silva
  • Wu Meng

Whose famous birthday is on October 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 2nd:

  • Avery Brooks
    Avery Brooks

    Avery Brooks is an American actor, director, and educator, best known for his roles as Benjamin Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Hawk...

  • Ayumi Hamasaki
    Ayumi Hamasaki

    Producer and actress of japanese singer-songwriters.

  • Graham Greene
    Graham Greene

    British travel writer, novelist, playwright, film critic, and literary critic.

  • Maribel Verdú
    Maribel Verdú

    Spanish singer and actress.

  • Persis Khambatta
    Persis Khambatta

    East indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.

  • Efren Ramirez
    Efren Ramirez

    American producer and actor.

  • Lew Temple
    Lew Temple

    American actor.

  • Tara Barr
    Tara Barr

    American actress.

  • Jurnee Smollett-Bell
    Jurnee Smollett-Bell

    Jurnee smollett-bell is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like friday night lights and underground, as well as in films...

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October 02, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 21 years 6 months old,

or 258 months and 17 days old,

or 1124 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7870 days old,

if you were born on October 02, 2002.

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 October 02, 2002?

There are 166 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 2nd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 02, 2002?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 02, 2002.

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October 02, 2002: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 02, 2002:

  • Heinz von Foerster

    Austrian-american physicist and philosopher (b. 1911).

  • Alexander Sinclair
  • Renzo Tubaro
  • Norman O. Brown
  • Furio Lauri
  • Paul Sérant

What famous deaths happened on October 2nd?

Famous deaths on October 2nd:

  • Tom Petty
    Tom Petty

    Tom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and...

  • Rock Hudson
    Rock Hudson

    American actor.

  • Madeleine Carroll
    Madeleine Carroll

    British actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.

  • Gene Autry
    Gene Autry

    American singer who became famous as a singing cowboy on radio, in movies and on television.

  • George Grizzard
    George Grizzard

    American actor, who started his stage career in 1945.

  • Tamara Dobson
    Tamara Dobson

    American actress (born 1947).

  • Nipsey Russell
    Nipsey Russell

    American comedian and actor (d. 2005).

  • George Bancroft
    George Bancroft

    American historian and statesman, who was prominent in supporting secondary education at both the state and national levels.

  • Marsel Duchamp

    French-American artist known for his contributions to Dadaism and Surrealism.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 2nd

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October 02, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 02, 2002:

  • Also see October 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Roman Catholic Church - Memorial of Guardian Angels
  • World Farm Animal Day
  • Roman festivals - First day of the Ludi Augustales to celebrate the recovery by emperor August of Roman standards from the Parthians
  • Guinea - Independence Day (from France, 1958)
  • French Republican Calendar - Pomme de terre (Potato) Day, eleventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • India - Gandhi Jayanti (birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, 1869)

Observances on October 02, 2002:

  • World Habitat Day
  • International Day of Non-Violence
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October 02, 2002: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 02, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 30th and October 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 02, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 2002 was A Moment Like This by Kelly Clarkson, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

October 02, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 02, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 30th and October 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - A Moment Like This youtube
  2. - Dilemma
  3. - Gangsta Lovin'
  4. - Complicated
  5. - Cleanin' Out My Closet

October 02, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 02, 2002 was The Tide Is High (Get The Feeling) by Atomic Kitten, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

October 02, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 02, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 30th and October 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Tide Is High (Get The Feeling)
  2. - Round Round
  3. - Crossroads
  4. - Addictive
  5. - Just Like A Pill

October 02, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 02, 2002 was Dilemma by Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

October 02, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 02, 2002 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 30th and October 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Dilemma
  2. - Gangsta Lovin'
  3. - I Care 4 U
  4. - Move B***h
  5. - Luv U Better

October 02, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 02, 2002 was El Dolor De Tu Presencia by Jennifer Pena, according to the Latin music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

October 02, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 02, 2002 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week September 30th and October 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - El Dolor De Tu Presencia
  2. - Mentiroso
  3. - Vuela Muy Alto
  4. - Perdoname Mi Amor
  5. - A Dios Le Pido

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October 02, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 02, 2002 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Iris

Iris

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Richard Eyre

Starring: Judi Dench, Jim Broadbent, Kate Winslet, Hugh Bonneville

Country: United States of America

Kate & Leopold

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

Stuart Little 2

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Rob Minkoff

Starring: Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie, Jonathan Lipnicki

Country: United States of America

The Hours

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

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

October 02, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 02, 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

Directed by: Sabyn Mayfield

Strange Days at Blake Holsey High

Strange Days at Blake Holsey High

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Anthony Browne

Firefly

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

Still Game

Release year: 2002

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

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Cavegirl

Cavegirl

Release year: 2002

Directed by: David Oliver

October 02, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 02, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Above Hallowed Ground by Christopher Sweet

Above Hallowed Ground

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A new type of terror erupted on the morning of September 11, 2001. In the most severe attack on the United States, terrorists crashed two passenger planes into the World Trade Center.

Lullaby by Chuck Palahniuk

Lullaby

By:

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 Nanny Diaries by Emma McLaughlin, Nicola Kraus

The Nanny Diaries

By:

Needed: A young lady to care for a four-year-old boy. You must be enthusiastic, cheerful, and selfless. You must be able to work sixteen hours with a preschooler who is deprived of sleep.

A Mind At A Time by Mel Levine

A Mind At A Time

By:

Dr. Mel Levine is one of America's most well-known pediatricians and learning experts. He says, "Different minds can learn differently." Some students excel in particular areas while others are stronger in others.

Among The Heroes by Jere Longman

Among The Heroes

By:

Flight 93 was the most heroic of the four hijackings that took place on September 11.

October 02, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 02, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Custom Robo GX

Custom Robo GX

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Action RPG

Publisher: Nintendo

ESPN NBA 2Night 2002

ESPN NBA 2Night 2002

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Konami

Delta Force: Task Force Dagger

Delta Force: Task Force Dagger

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: NovaLogic

Dexter's Laboratory: Mandark's Lab?

Dexter's Laboratory: Mandark's Lab?

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Action

Publisher: BAM! Entertainment

Bratz

Bratz

Platform: Game Boy Advance PC PlayStation

Genre: Action/Adventure/Platformer

Publisher: Ubisoft

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Who was the US President on October 02, 2002?

On October 02, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 02, 2002?

On October 02, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 02, 2002?

On October 02, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 2nd?

October 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd 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 2nd, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present), afghan parliamentary election, 2018, 13 killed and more than 30 injured at an election rally held in nangarhar province in afghanistan.
  • 2017 - Due to a bomb threat, the luxor hotel has been placed under lockdown
  • 2016 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). an isil sniper shoots jeroen oerlemans, a dutch war correspondent and photographer, in sirte, libya.

Find out more about October 2nd

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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.

Discover how October 2002 calendar looked like.

Wednesday October 2, 2002