What happened on Thursday May 09, 2002?

Here's what happened on May 09, 2002:

• Church of the Nativity Standoff Ends After a tense 38-day siege, the standoff at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem concluded with an agreement to deport 13 suspected terrorists to various countries. This marked a significant diplomatic resolution to a prolonged and volatile conflict between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants.
• Kaspiysk Holiday Parade Bombing A devastating terrorist attack occurred in Kaspiysk, Russia, when a remote-controlled bomb exploded during a holiday parade, resulting in 43 fatalities and at least 130 injuries. This tragic event highlighted the ongoing security challenges in the region.
• Charlemagne Prize Awarded to the Euro The German city of Aachen presented its prestigious Charlemagne Prize to the Euro, symbolizing the currency's cultural and political significance. The award was accepted by Wim Duisenberg, the president of the European Central Bank, highlighting the euro's importance in European integration.
• Israel Prepares for Gaza Invasion In response to recent suicide bombings, Israel mobilized additional reserve forces and tanks, preparing for a potential military operation in the Gaza Strip. This action underscored the escalating tensions in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Events in 2002

May 09, 2002: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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May 09, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 09, 2002:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $39.75
• Apple AAPL: opens at $24.25
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $54.40
• General Electric GE: opens at $32.50
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.90

Exchange Rates on May 09, 2002:

• 1 USD = 128.36 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.5651 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.5986 CHF
• 1 EUR = 116.64 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6226 GBP

May 09, 2002 was a Thursday and it was the 129th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 09, 2002 can also be written as 5/9/2002 in the US and as 9/5/2002 in UK and Europe.

May 09, 2002 in May 2002 calendar

May 09, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 09, 2002 was Foolish by Ashanti, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

1. Ashanti - Foolish
2. Fat Joe - What's Luv?
3. P. Diddy - I Need A Girl (Part One)
4. Usher - U Don't Have To Call
5. Puddle Of Mudd - Blurry

May 09, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 09, 2002 was One Step Closer by S Club Juniors, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

1. S Club Juniors - One Step Closer
2. Holly Valance - Kiss Kiss
3. Sugababes - Freak Like Me
4. Ronan Keating - If Tomorrow Never Comes
5. 'N Sync - Girlfriend

May 09, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 09, 2002 was Foolish by Ashanti, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

1. Ashanti - Foolish
2. Usher - U Don't Have To Call
3. P. Diddy Featuring Usher & Loon - I Need A Girl (Part One)
4. Busta Rhymes Featuring P. Diddy & Pharrell - Pass The Courvoisier Part II
5. Fat Joe Featuring Ashanti - What's Luv?

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 9th is Taurus.

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May 09, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 09, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 09, 2002 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 09, 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 May 09, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:42 am and setting at 06:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 27, 2002 while the next full moon would come on May 26, 2002.

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Your place in the Universe on May 09, 2002

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Someone born on May 09, 2002 is:

23 years and 5 days old,

or 276 months and 5 days old,

or 1200 weeks and 6 days old,

or 8406 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 09, 2002?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 09, 2002?

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