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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.
Events | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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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.
See also
What happened on August 05 in history? Find out the list of August 5th major events
What was 2002 famous for? Discover everything about 2002
August 05, 2002 Famous Deaths
Who died on August 05, 2002?
American actor (Born 1982).
American actor and screenwriter (d. 2002).
Other August 5th famous deaths
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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...
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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.
August 05, 2002 Zodiac
Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign
Leo
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
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
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
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Richard Eyre
Starring: Judi Dench, Jim Broadbent, Kate Winslet, Hugh Bonneville
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Rob Minkoff
Starring: Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie, Jonathan Lipnicki
Country: United States of America
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
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
Music charts
What was the number one song on August 05, 2002? Which were the top hits on August 05, 2002?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Nelly - Hot In Herre
- Nelly - Dilemma
- Avril Lavigne - Complicated
- P. Diddy - I Need A Girl (Part Two)
- Mario - Just A Friend
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Darius - Colourblind
- Gareth Gates - Anyone Of Us (Stupid Mistake)
- S Club Juniors - Automatic High
- Shakira - Underneath Your Clothes
- Sugababes - Round Round
Top #5 R&B songs
- Nelly - Hot In Herre
- N.O.R.E. - Nothin'
- Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland - Dilemma
- P. Diddy & Ginuwine Featuring Loon, Mario Winans & Tammy Ruggeri - I Need A Girl (Part Two)
- Mario - Just A Friend 2002
Top #5 Latin songs
- Chayanne - Y Tu Te Vas
- Pilar Montenegro - Quitame Ese Hombre
- Juanes - A Dios Le Pido
- Ricardo Montaner - Yo Puedo Hacer
- Sin Bandera - Entra En Mi Vida
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Transufômâ: Maikuron densetsu
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Hidehito Ueda
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
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Henry Barrial
Varsity Blues
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Brian Robbins
Dog Eat Dog
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Paul Schrader
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in August 2002?
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Bruce Springsteen -- Aug. 5, 2002
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9863
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.665
- Wired: Wired - August, 2002
- RollingStone: Dave Matthews Band
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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John Adams
By: David McCullough
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
"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
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
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
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
Bikini Karate Babes
Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter
Combat Flight Simulator 3: Battle for Europe
Disney Sports Basketball
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.
