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US date format: 12/6/2002, UK date format: 6/12/2002
The day of the week was Friday, under the astrological sign of Sagittarius (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on December 6, 2002).
Famous birthdays on this day include Cade Sutton .
The number one song in US was Lose Yourself by Eminem. Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word by Blue featuring Elton John was #1 song in the UK.
Catch Me If You Can, directed by Steven Spielberg, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2002 while Q Is For Quarry by Sue Grafton was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Treasure Hunt. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Ashen Empires or Beatmania IIDX 7th Style.
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 Birthdays | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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December 06, 2002 Events
What happened on December 06, 2002?
Historical Events
- Akhmed Zakayev, a separatist Chechen from Chechnya, has returned to London and is expected to seek asylum. He was taken into custody but was soon released on bail by Vanessa Redgrave.
- Conflict between Israel and Palestine: Israeli troops, supported by tanks and helicopter gunships, invaded the Bureij refugee Camp in Gaza Strip on Friday. This provoked a gunbattle that resulted in 10 deaths, according to Palestinian witnesses and doctors.
- Venezuela's oil exports came to a halt and negotiations were stalled. Protesters fought each other on the streets, as prospects dimmed for peaceful resolution to a strike to overthrow President Hugo Chavez.
- The company has been pursuing legal action against Exxon for the Exxon Valdez oil leak in 1989. In that case, the punitive damages have been reduced from USD$5billion to. It is expected that the company will appeal.
- Near the Gulf Coast of Mexico, archeologists discovered a fragment of a plaque and an inscribed seal. This puts the date of the first written word in Mesoamerica at 650 BC. This suggests that writing was developed by the Olmec culture, and not by the Zapotecs.
- Pi was calculated to the digits. The new world record was set by Professor Yasumasa Kanade and nine other researchers from the University of Tokyo's Information Technology Center.
See also
What happened on December 06 in history? Find out the list of December 6th major events
What was 2002 famous for? Discover everything about 2002
December 06, 2002 Famous Birthdays
Who was born on December 06, 2002?
TV Actor
Other December 6th famous birthdays
American pianist, composer and leader of a jazz quartet, one of the great jazz recording artists who garnered world-wide fame.
French journalist and TV presenter, and amateur poker player.
French actor and humourist, born to a gallery owner (mother), he has created the most controversial and caustic humour. Also known for his columns and other radio-TV performances and imitations, he won a "cristal globe" for best one-man show in 2012.
French noted family and the daughter of Bernadette and Jacques Chirac. She worked as an able political aide to her dad.
How old am I?
If December 06, 2002 is your birthday you are 20 years old. Find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long until your next birthday on December 06.
December 06, 2002 Famous Deaths
Who died on December 06, 2002?
American former Roman Catholic priest and antiwar activist.
Other December 6th famous deaths
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American singer and rock and roll songwriter with an original style and stunning tenor voice that earned him the name "The Caruso of Rock.
Actresss (Fistful of Dollars), dies at 61.
French-American psychiatrist and revolutionary writer.
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American actor in vaudeville and radio with some 50 films from 1936.
December 06, 2002 Zodiac
Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign
Sagittarius
Who should a Sagittarius marry?
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
December 06, 2002 Day of the Week and Calendar
What day of the week was December 06, 2002?
The day of the week was Friday.
December 6th marks the 339th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2002.
There are 25 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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Catch Me If You Can
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen
Country: United States of America
25th Hour
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Spike Lee
Starring: Edward Norton, Barry Pepper, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Rosario Dawson
Country: United States of America
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
Music charts
What was the number one song on December 06, 2002? Which were the top hits on December 06, 2002?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Eminem - Lose Yourself
- Missy Misdemeanor Elliott - Work It
- Jennifer Lopez - Jenny From The Block
- No Doubt - Underneath It All
- LL Cool J - Luv U Better
Top #4 songs in the UK
- Blue featuring Elton John - Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
- Cheeky Girls - Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)
- Las Ketchup - The Ketchup Song (Asereje)
- Nelly featuring Kelly Rowland - Dilemma
Top #5 R&B songs
- Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott - Work It
- Erykah Badu Featuring Common - Love Of My Life (An Ode To Hip Hop)
- LL Cool J - Luv U Better
- Musiq - dontchange
- Eminem - Lose Yourself
Top #5 Latin songs
- Ricardo Arjona - El Problema
- Las Ketchup - Asereje
- Cristian - Cuando Me Miras Asi
- Juanes - Es Por Ti
- Jennifer Pena - El Dolor De Tu Presencia
Sport Games on December 06, 2002
Bundesliga 2
Football (Germany)- Burghausen - Greuther Furth : 1 - 3
- Duisburg - St Pauli : 2 - 1
- Lubeck - Mainz : 1 - 3
Eredivisie
Football (Netherlands)- Roosendaal - Excelsior : 1 - 1
Liga I
Football (Portugal)- Belenenses - Beira Mar : 3 - 2
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Treasure Hunt
Release year: 2002
Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs
Fish Tales
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Alki David
Magpakailanman
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Joyce Bernal
Boomtown
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Sabyn Mayfield
Strange Days at Blake Holsey High
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Anthony Browne
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in December 2002?
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Return of the Rings -- Dec. 2, 2002
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9877
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.685
- Wired: Wired - December, 2002
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Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Q Is For Quarry
By: Sue Grafton
Sue Grafton presents an engaging mystery that is based on a real unsolved murder. This #1 New York Times Bestseller features private investigator Kinsey Milhone. She was a Jane Doe, a unidentified white woman whose body was found near a …
Benjamin Franklin
By: Edmund S. Morgan
Benjamin Franklin is undoubtedly the most notable figure in American history. He was the greatest statesman his age and played a crucial role in the founding of the American republic.
Esther'S Gift
By: Jan Karon
The Mitford Snowmen became a New York Times bestseller last Christmas because readers flocked to Mitford. Esther Bolick's Esther's Gift is full of holiday spirit as Esther Bolick prepares for the holidays.
A Long Way From Home
By: Tom Brokaw
Tom Brokaw's memoir, A Long Way from home, describes his childhood in South Dakota and the people and places that he encountered in America in the 1940s and 1950s.
Four Blind Mice
By: James Patterson
Alex Cross, Detective Alex Cross, is on the brink of quitting the D.C. Police force. But he knows that he cannot refuse this case. John Sampson, his partner, has a friend who was framed for murder. He is now facing …
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Ashen Empires
Beatmania IIDX 7th Style
Arthur's Knights II: The Secret of Merlin
Bandits: Phoenix Rising
Drome Racers
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $34.40
- Apple AAPL: opens at $14.65
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $54.87
- General Electric GE: opens at $25.25
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.50
Exchange Rates
- 1 USD = 123.77 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.5654 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.4578 CHF
- 1 EUR = 124.92 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6407 GBP
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on December 06, 2002?
On December 06, 2002 the day of the week was Friday.
What zodiac sign is December 06, 2002?
On December 06, 2002 the zodiac sign was Sagittarius.
Who was the US President on December 06, 2002?
On December 06, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 06, 2002?
On December 06, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on December 06, 2002?
On December 06, 2002 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on December 06, 2002?
On December 06, 2002 several famous people were born including, Cade Sutton.
Which famous people died on December 06, 2002?
Famous people died on December 06, 2002 include, Philip Berrigan, Philip Berrigan.
What was the number one song in December 06, 2002?
The number one song in the week of December 06, 2002 was Lose Yourself by Eminem in US and Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word by Blue featuring Elton John in UK.
What were the top hits on December 06, 2002?
The top hits on December 06, 2002 were Lose Yourself by Eminem, Work It by Missy Misdemeanor Elliott, Jenny From The Block by Jennifer Lopez in US and Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word by Blue featuring Elton John, Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum) by Cheeky Girls, The Ketchup Song (Asereje) by Las Ketchup in UK.
