What happened on Thursday June 06, 2002?

Here's what happened on June 06, 2002:

• Mediterranean Sea Asteroid Explosion A significant astronomical event occurred when a near-Earth asteroid, estimated between 5-10 meters in diameter, exploded over the Mediterranean Sea in the region between Greece and Libya. The explosion generated energy comparable to the Nagasaki atomic bomb, approximately 26 kilotons, highlighting the potential destructive power of celestial objects.
• R. Kelly Public Indecency Arrest R. Kelly, a prominent R&B singer, was arrested for engaging in sexual misconduct with a minor in a public setting. He was subsequently sentenced to two years in prison, marking a significant moment in the ongoing legal challenges surrounding the musician's inappropriate behavior.
• Kashmir Meteor Explosion Raises Geopolitical Tensions A meteor measuring approximately 32 feet exploded in the airspace west of Kashmir, causing significant concern about potential misidentification of celestial events that could potentially escalate into international conflict, particularly given the region's sensitive geopolitical context.
• Robbin Crosby Death Robbin Crosby, guitarist and founding member of the rock band Ratt, died from a heroin overdose, marking a tragic end to a musician who was prominent in the 1980s heavy metal scene.
• Hans Janmaat Obituary Hans Janmaat, a Dutch politician known for his controversial right-wing views, passed away at the age of 68. Janmaat was a prominent and polarizing figure in Dutch political landscape during the late 20th century.

Events in 2002

June 06, 2002: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 06, 2002

Newspapers from Jun. 06, 2002

June 06, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on June 06, 2002:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $39.98
• Apple AAPL: opens at $22.96
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $51.50
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.30
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $80.55

Exchange Rates on June 06, 2002:

• 1 USD = 124.26 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.5328 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.5577 CHF
• 1 EUR = 117.46 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6477 GBP

June 06, 2002 was a Thursday and it was the 157th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 06, 2002 can also be written as 6/6/2002 in the US and as 6/6/2002 in UK and Europe.

June 06, 2002 in June 2002 calendar

Famous people died on June 06, 2002:

• Robbin Crosby

  American rock musician, guitarist and founding member of the heavy metal band Ratt.

Famous people who died in 2002

Famous people who died on June 6th

June 06, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 06, 2002 was Foolish by Ashanti, according to the music chart for the week June 3rd and June 9th.

1. Ashanti - Foolish
2. P. Diddy - I Need A Girl (Part One)
3. Fat Joe - What's Luv?
4. Eminem - Without Me
5. Nelly - Hot In Herre

June 06, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 06, 2002 was Without Me by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week June 3rd and June 9th.

1. Eminem - Without Me
2. Elvis vs JXL - A Little Less Conversation
3. Will Young - Light My Fire
4. Liberty X - Just A Little
5. Ronan Keating - If Tomorrow Never Comes

June 06, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 06, 2002 was Oh Boy by Cam'Ron Featuring Juelz Santana, according to the music chart for the week June 3rd and June 9th.

1. Cam'Ron Featuring Juelz Santana - Oh Boy
2. Truth Hurts Featuring Rakim - Addictive
3. Ashanti - Foolish
4. P. Diddy Featuring Usher & Loon - I Need A Girl (Part One)
5. Musiq - halfcrazy

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 6th is Gemini.

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June 06, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 06, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 06, 2002 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 06, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 03:09 am and setting at 05:10 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 26, 2002 while the next full moon would come on Jun 24, 2002.

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Your place in the Universe on June 06, 2002

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Someone born on June 06, 2002 is:

22 years 11 months old,

or 275 months and 8 days old,

or 1196 weeks and 6 days old,

or 8378 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 06, 2002?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 06, 2002?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on June 06, 2002.

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