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August 06, 2002 was the 218th day of the year 2002, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 06, 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 August 06, 2002, who was born and died on August 06, 2002, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 06, 2002, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hot In Herre by Nelly), movies (e.g. Iris, directed by Richard Eyre), TV series (e.g. Transufômâ: Maikuron Densetsu) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 6th, 2002 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 06, 2002?
- August 06, 2002: What happened on that day?
- August 06, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 06, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 06, 2002?
- August 06, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 06, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
- August 06, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 06, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
- August 06, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 06, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 06, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 06, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 06, 2002?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 06, 2002?
- Who was the Pope on August 06, 2002?
What day of the week was August 06, 2002?
August 06, 2002 was a Tuesday and it was the 218th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 06, 2002 can also be written as 8/6/2002 in the US and as 6/8/2002 in UK and Europe.
August 06, 2002: What happened on that day?
August 06, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 06, 2002:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $33.15
- Apple AAPL: opens at $14.21
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $44.90
- General Electric GE: opens at $29.25
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $67.00
Exchange Rates on August 06, 2002:
- 1 USD = 120.97 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.5835 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.5097 CHF
- 1 EUR = 116.73 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6279 GBP
August 06, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th 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 06, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 6th, 2002 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 06, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 06, 2002 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 August 06, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 03:09 am and setting at 07:45 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 24, 2002 while the next full moon would come on Aug 22, 2002.
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Who was born on August 06, 2002?
Famous people born on August 06, 2002:
- Adeya Rae
Adeya Rae is an American singer and songwriter known for her soulful R&B music.
- Bailey May
Youtube star.
- Tommy Conway
- Uta Kobayashi
- Naby Oularé
- Martina Spinelli
Whose famous birthday is on August 6th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 6th:
![Geri Halliwell]()
Geri HalliwellBritish singer and former member of "the spice girls," the most popular pop group of the 1990s.
![Lucille Ball]()
Lucille BallAmerican actress and well-known comedian, with over 50 films since her 1933 debut.
![Robert Mitchum]()
Robert MitchumAmerican actor, writer, composer, and singer.
![Charlotte McKinney]()
Charlotte McKinneyCharlotte mckinney is a model known for her appearances in carl's jr.
![Sara Khan]()
Sara KhanSara khan is an indian model known for her work in the indian television industry.
![Michelle Yeoh]()
Michelle YeohMichelle Yeoh is a Malaysian actress known for her roles in martial arts films and Hollywood blockbusters.
![Barbara Windsor]()
Barbara WindsorBritish comedian actor, known for her sexy roles in the 1967 "carry on" films.
![Ever Carradine]()
Ever CarradineShe is an american actor, and a member of a notable family.
![Charley Chase]()
Charley ChaseAmerican porn actress.
![Dorian Harewood]()
Dorian HarewoodAmerican actor, tv and film.
August 06, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 21 years 8 months old,
or 260 months and 13 days old,
or 1132 weeks and 3 days old,
or 7927 days old,
if you were born on August 06, 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 August 06, 2002?
There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 6th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 2002?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 06, 2002.
August 06, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 06, 2002:
- Edman Dijkstra
Edman Dijkstra was a Dutch computer scientist who is best known for his contributions to the field of algorithm design and analysis.
- Alle Dijkstra
Alle Dijkstra was a Dutch computer scientist known for his work on algorithms and programming languages.
- Ewart Dijkstra
Known for his work in programming languages and software engineering.
- Edsger W. Dijkstra
Dutch physicist, computer scientist, and academic (b. 1930).
- Jim Crawford
- Jean Sauvagnargues
- Splinter Johnson
- Amado Sapag
What famous deaths happened on August 6th?
Famous deaths on August 6th:
![Rick James]()
Rick JamesAmerican r&b singer and multi-instrumentalist (born 1948).
![Domenico Modugno]()
Domenico ModugnoItalian singer-songwriter, who won the top prize at 1958 san remo for his song "nel blu di blu", a song also known as "volare" in the u.s.
![Dorothy Tutin]()
Dorothy TutinBritish actress who has been a leading actor in shakespearean roles since 1952.
![Cedric Hardwicke]()
Cedric HardwickeEnglish-american actor and director (d. 64).
![Nancy Carroll]()
Nancy CarrollActress (alice aldrich family), dead at 60.
![Warner Oland]()
Warner OlandActor (werewolf in london, jazz singer), is killed at 57.
- Bettey Cuthbert
Australian sprinter who won four Olympic gold medals.
- Aoki Sōseki
Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.
- Fe Del Mundo
First woman to be admitted to Harvard Medical School.
- Loomis Chaffee
Prominent figure in early American politics and public service.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 6th
August 06, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 06, 2002:
- Jamaica - Independence Day
- Roman Catholicism - several feasts, including those of at least 3 saints: Feast of the Transfiguration of Christ
- St. Joachim (father of St. Mary, according to Catholic tradition)
- St. Juatus
- St. Pastor
- Bolivia - Independence Day
- United Arab Emirates - H.H. Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan's Accession Day
- Japan - Toro Nagashi (Hiroshima) - Floating lantern ceremony to honor those killed by the U.S. atomic bomb in Hiroshima.
- St. Xystus/Sixtus
August 06, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 06, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 5th and August 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 06, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 2002 was Hot In Herre by Nelly, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.
August 06, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 06, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Nelly - Hot In Herre
- Nelly - Dilemma
- Avril Lavigne - Complicated
- P. Diddy - I Need A Girl (Part Two)
- Mario - Just A Friend
August 06, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 2002 was Colourblind by Darius, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.
August 06, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 06, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Darius - Colourblind
- Gareth Gates - Anyone Of Us (Stupid Mistake)
- S Club Juniors - Automatic High
- Shakira - Underneath Your Clothes
- Sugababes - Round Round
August 06, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 2002 was Hot In Herre by Nelly, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.
August 06, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 06, 2002 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following 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
August 06, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 06, 2002 was Y Tu Te Vas by Chayanne, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.
August 06, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 06, 2002 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following 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
August 06, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 06, 2002 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
August 06, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 06, 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:
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
August 06, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 06, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Tuxedo Park
By: Jennet Conant
An untold tale about a Wall Street tycoon who was eccentric and assembled a group of scientists geniuses before World War II in order to create the science of radar and the atomic blast.
The Lobster Chronicles
By: Linda Greenlaw
Linda Greenlaw, after 17 years of service at sea, decided that it was time for a change. She would no longer be a swordboat captain. This career would bring her to a prominent position in Sebastian.
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.
The Nanny Diaries
By: Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus
Needed: One young lady to care for a four-year old boy.
The Sexual Life Of Catherine M.
By: Catherine Millet
National bestseller that featured on lists such as The New York Times and The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Posts, The San Francisco Chronicle, The Boston Globe, Publishers Weeklys, and The Washington Post.
August 06, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 06, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Dynomite!
Championship Manager: Season 02/03
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Arc the Lad Collection
Black & White: Creature Isle
Who was the US President on August 06, 2002?
On August 06, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 06, 2002?
On August 06, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 06, 2002?
On August 06, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 6th?
August 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 european heatwave: nine people are killed in a heat wave that hit spain. (publico: seven people are killed by a heat wave in genoa.
- 2017 - Boko haram: 11 people are killed by gunmen in an attack on st phillip's catholic church, ozubulu, nigeria's anambra state.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights claims 10 people were killed in an attack on a hospital in milis, syria's idlib province.
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 August 2002?
August 2002 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.
