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see horoscope and birth chart for January 03, 2002What happened on Thursday, January 3, 2002?
About January 3rd, 2002, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 3, 2002, Israeli naval commandos intercepted the Karine A, a Palestinian freighter in the Red Sea, carrying 50 tons of weapons, including Katyusha rockets and anti-tank missiles, believed to be intended for Palestinian militants in Gaza.
- Day of the week: January 3rd, 2002 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: How You Remind Me by Nickelback
- #1 UK song: Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum) by Cheeky Girls
- Popular movie: Minority Report directed by Steven Spielberg
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- January 03, 2002: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was January 03, 2002?
- January 03, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
- January 03, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
- January 03, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 03, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on January 03, 2002?
- Back in 2002
January 03, 2002: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 03, 2002:
- Israeli Forces Intercept Arms Shipment On January 3, 2002, Israeli naval commandos intercepted the Karine A, a Palestinian freighter in the Red Sea, carrying 50 tons of weapons, including Katyusha rockets and anti-tank missiles, believed to be intended for Palestinian militants in Gaza. source: jewishvirtuallibrary.org
- President Bush signs education reform bill On January 3, 2002, President George W. Bush signed the No Child Left Behind Act into law, aiming to improve educational standards and accountability in U.S. schools. source: edweek.org
- University of Miami Wins College Football National Championship In a decisive victory at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California, the University of Miami Hurricanes defeated the Nebraska Cornhuskers 37-14, claiming the college football national championship for the 2001 season.
- Death of Juan García Esquivel, Mexican Band Leader Juan García Esquivel, renowned Mexican band leader and composer known for his innovative lounge and exotica music, passed away. Esquivel was a pioneering figure in mid-20th century musical arrangements and instrumental performances.
January 03, 2002: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from January 2002
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January 03, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on January 03, 2002:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $39.98
- Apple AAPL: opens at $23.75
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $67.11
- General Electric GE: opens at $40.45
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $121.50
Exchange Rates on January 03, 2002:
- 1 USD = 131.74 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.597 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.6486 CHF
- 1 EUR = 118.53 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6257 GBP
What day of the week was January 03, 2002?
January 03, 2002 was a Thursday and it was the 3rd day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 03, 2002 can also be written as 1/3/2002 in the US and as 3/1/2002 in UK and Europe.
January 03, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 03, 2002:
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January 03, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 03, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 31st and January 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 03, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 03, 2002 was How You Remind Me by Nickelback, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.
- Nickelback - How You Remind Me
- Usher - U Got It Bad
- Mary J. Blige - Family Affair
- Pink - Get The Party Started
- Ja Rule - Always On Time
January 03, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 03, 2002 was Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum) by Cheeky Girls, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.
- Cheeky Girls - Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)
- Daniel Bedingfield - Gotta Get Thru This
- Sophie Ellis Bextor - Murder On The Dancefloor
- Daniel Bedingfield - If You're Not The One
- Robbie Williams & Nicole Kidman - Somethin' Stupid
January 03, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 03, 2002 was Always On Time by Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.
- Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti - Always On Time
- Usher - U Got It Bad
- Michael Jackson - Butterflies
- Alicia Keys - A Woman's Worth
- Aaliyah - Rock The Boat
January 03, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 3rd is Capricorn.
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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 January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 03, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 03, 2002 is Snake and the associated element is Metal.
Discover the Snake personality and how the Metal Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJanuary 03, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 03, 2002 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 03, 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 January 03, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 09:45 pm and setting at 11:11 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 30, 2001 while the next full moon would come on Jan 28, 2002.
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How old is someone born on January 03, 2002?
Someone born on January 03, 2002 is:
24 years 7 months old,
or 295 months and 1 day old,
or 1282 weeks and 5 days old,
or 8979 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 03, 2002?
There are 152 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 3rd 2027.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 03, 2002?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 03, 2002.
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Why 2002 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
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The history attached to January 3, 2002 includes Israeli Forces Intercept Arms Shipment, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around January 3, 2002 included “How You Remind Me” by Nickelback, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of January 3, 2002 included Minority Report, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
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