Monday August 05, 2002

US date format: 8/5/2002, UK date format: 5/8/2002

The day of the week was Monday, under the astrological sign of Leo (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on August 5, 2002).

The number one song in US was Hot In Herre by Nelly. Colourblind by Darius was #1 song in the UK.

Iris, directed by Richard Eyre, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2002 while John Adams by David McCullough was one of the best selling book.

On TV people were watching Transufômâ: Maikuron densetsu. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Championship Manager: Season 02/03 or Bikini Karate Babes.

The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened that day: find out below.

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August 05, 2002 Events

What happened on August 05, 2002?


Historical Events

  • Chick Hearn, pro basketball announcer, dies at 85.
  • British Legionnaires disease cases continue to rise to 56 cases, making it the country's worst outbreak in many years.
  • Microsoft announced that it will make concessions in the final settlement of the United States against Microsoft case. This is before the judge's verdict.
  • The USS Monitor's gun turret was lifted from the ocean floor off North Carolina. It had been there since 1869, when it began sinking.
  • Stock market downturn 2002: U.S. indices continue to lose heavy from the previous week, falling by more than three percent on the day. NASDAQ fell below its July 23 low.

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August 05, 2002 Famous Deaths


Who died on August 05, 2002?

Other August 5th famous deaths

  • Marilyn Monroe

    American actress, model, and singer, who became a major sex symbol, starring in a number of commercially successful motion pictures during...

  • French cardinal who converted from Judaism to Roman Catholicism at the age of 13 and went on to become archbishop (1981–2005) of Paris, the...

  • Carmen Miranda

    Portuguese-American actress known as "the Brazilian Bombshell," flamboyant over-the-top but with an irresistible force of personality.

  • Portuguese-American actress known as "the Brazilian Bombshell," flamboyant over-the-top but with an irresistible force of personality.

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August 05, 2002 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

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Leo

Leo personality

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

Personality of August born

Chinese Zodiac

Horse chinese zodiac sign

Horse

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August 05, 2002 Day of the Week and Calendar

What day of the week was August 05, 2002?


The day of the week was Monday.

August 5th marks the 216th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2002.

There are 148 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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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

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Music charts

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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - Hot In Herre
  2. - Dilemma
  3. - Complicated
  4. - I Need A Girl (Part Two)
  5. - Just A Friend

Top #5 songs in the UK

  1. - Colourblind
  2. - Anyone Of Us (Stupid Mistake)
  3. - Automatic High
  4. - Underneath Your Clothes
  5. - Round Round

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - Hot In Herre
  2. - Nothin'
  3. - Dilemma
  4. - I Need A Girl (Part Two)
  5. - Just A Friend 2002

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - Y Tu Te Vas
  2. - Quitame Ese Hombre
  3. - A Dios Le Pido
  4. - Yo Puedo Hacer
  5. - Entra En Mi Vida

TV Series

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Transufômâ: Maikuron densetsu

Transufômâ: Maikuron densetsu

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Hidehito Ueda

CNNNN: Chaser Non-Stop News Network

CNNNN: Chaser Non-Stop News Network

Release year: 2002

Starring: Craig Reucassel, Chris Taylor, Julian Morrow, Dominic Knight

Country: Australia

The House That Jack Built

The House That Jack Built

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Henry Barrial

Varsity Blues

Varsity Blues

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Brian Robbins

Dog Eat Dog

Dog Eat Dog

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Paul Schrader

Magazine Covers

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Books

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John Adams by David McCullough

John Adams

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This Pulitzer Prize-winning biography about America's founder father and second president is a bestseller. It was brilliantly written by David McCullough, master historian.

Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood by Rebecca Wells

Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood

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"A big, blowzy romp through the rainbow eccentricities of three generations of crazy bayou debutantes."--Atlanta Journal-Constitution"A very entertaining and, ultimately, deeply moving novel about the complex bonds between mother and daughter."--Washington

Sunset In St. Tropez by Danielle Steel

Sunset In St. Tropez

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Danielle Steel's 55th bestseller is about the seasons of extraordinary friendship. She weaves the story of three lifelong friends who spend a month in St.

Hard Eight by Janet Evanovich

Hard Eight

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In the eighth Stephanie Plum novel, the #1 bestseller continues. This novel will raise the stakes, make the crimes more serious, and keep the chases going faster. The men are hotter.

Lucky Man: A Memoir by Michael J. Fox

Lucky Man: A Memoir

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This is a hilarious, personal, and beautifully written account of life as a 30-year old man told that he has an 80 year-old's illness. "Life is wonderful.

Videogames

What videogames would you be playing back in the days?

Championship Manager: Season 02/03

Championship Manager: Season 02/03

Platform: Xbox

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Sports Interactive

Bikini Karate Babes

Bikini Karate Babes

Platform: PC , Macintosh

Genre: Fighting

Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter

Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: Capcom

Combat Flight Simulator 3: Battle for Europe

Combat Flight Simulator 3: Battle for Europe

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Combat flight simulator

Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios

Disney Sports Basketball

Disney Sports Basketball

Platform: Game Boy Advance GameCube

Genre: Sports (basketball)

Publisher: Konami

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Financial News

Stock Markets and Exchange Rates


Stock Markets

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $33.65
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $14.51
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $44.29
  • General Electric GE: opens at $29.35
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $67.94

Exchange Rates

  • 1 USD = 119.67 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.5965 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.4816 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 117.36 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.628 GBP

Frequently Asked Questions

What day of the week was on August 05, 2002?

On August 05, 2002 the day of the week was Monday.

What zodiac sign is August 05, 2002?

On August 05, 2002 the zodiac sign was Leo.

Who was the US President on August 05, 2002?

On August 05, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 2002?

On August 05, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 05, 2002?

On August 05, 2002 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.

Which famous people died on August 05, 2002?

Famous people died on August 05, 2002 include, Josh Ryan Evans, Matt Robinson, Francisco Coloane.

What was the number one song in August 05, 2002?

The number one song in the week of August 05, 2002 was Hot In Herre by Nelly in US and Colourblind by Darius in UK.

What were the top hits on August 05, 2002?

The top hits on August 05, 2002 were Hot In Herre by Nelly, Dilemma by Nelly, Complicated by Avril Lavigne in US and Colourblind by Darius, Anyone Of Us (Stupid Mistake) by Gareth Gates, Automatic High by S Club Juniors in UK.