What happened on Wednesday August 07, 2002?

Here's what happened on August 07, 2002:

• Deadly Explosions During Colombian Presidential Inauguration Tragic violence marred the inauguration of President Álvaro Uribe, with at least 10 people killed in explosions near the parliament building, underscoring the ongoing political instability and security challenges in Colombia.
• Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Escalation Intense violence erupted in the Israeli-Palestinian territories, with Israeli forces killing six Palestinians, including four militants in Tulkarm, Hamas affiliate Hussam Hamdan, and a Palestinian policeman during a military incursion involving 30 tanks in northern Gaza. These actions were a direct response to earlier attacks on August 4th.
• Breakthrough in Computational Complexity Theory Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur developed a groundbreaking algorithm capable of determining prime numbers in polynomial time relative to input size, representing a significant advancement in computational mathematics and complexity theory.
• Ongoing Stock Market Volatility The stock market continued to experience significant fluctuations, reflecting the economic uncertainty and investor nervousness characteristic of the early 2000s.
• Oasis Band Members Injured in Car Accident Three members of the British rock band Oasis were injured in a car accident while on tour in Indianapolis, Indiana. The incident highlighted the potential risks faced by touring musicians.
• Tama-chan: Arctic Seal Becomes Japanese Media Sensation A bearded seal native to the Arctic was first spotted in Tama River in Tokyo, Japan. The unexpected appearance of this marine mammal captured national attention, with television stations extensively tracking and documenting its movements, turning Tama-chan into an unexpected media celebrity.

Events in 2002

August 07, 2002: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 07, 2002

Newspapers from Aug. 07, 2002

August 07, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 07, 2002:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $33.75
• Apple AAPL: opens at $15.09
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $47.00
• General Electric GE: opens at $30.47
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $69.00

Exchange Rates on August 07, 2002:

• 1 USD = 120.14 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.5761 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.496 CHF
• 1 EUR = 117.04 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6333 GBP

August 07, 2002 was a Wednesday and it was the 219th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 07, 2002 can also be written as 8/7/2002 in the US and as 7/8/2002 in UK and Europe.

August 07, 2002 in August 2002 calendar

August 07, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 07, 2002 was Hot In Herre by Nelly, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

1. Nelly - Hot In Herre
2. Nelly - Dilemma
3. Avril Lavigne - Complicated
4. P. Diddy - I Need A Girl (Part Two)
5. Mario - Just A Friend

August 07, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 07, 2002 was Colourblind by Darius, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

1. Darius - Colourblind
2. Gareth Gates - Anyone Of Us (Stupid Mistake)
3. S Club Juniors - Automatic High
4. Shakira - Underneath Your Clothes
5. Sugababes - Round Round

August 07, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 07, 2002 was Hot In Herre by Nelly, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

1. Nelly - Hot In Herre
2. N.O.R.E. - Nothin'
3. Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland - Dilemma
4. P. Diddy & Ginuwine Featuring Loon, Mario Winans & Tammy Ruggeri - I Need A Girl (Part Two)
5. Mario - Just A Friend 2002

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 7th is Leo.

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August 07, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 07, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 07, 2002 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 07, 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 07, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:13 am and setting at 08:28 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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Someone born on August 07, 2002 is:

22 years 9 months old,

or 273 months and 2 days old,

or 1187 weeks and 2 days old,

or 8311 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 07, 2002?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 07, 2002.

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