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see horoscope and birth chart for May 09, 2002What happened on Thursday, May 9, 2002?
About May 9th, 2002, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 9, 2002, the 39-day siege of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem concluded. Palestinian militants and civilians began leaving the church under an agreement that involved deporting 13 militants to Cyprus and transferring 26 others to the Gaza Strip. The remaining individuals were released after questioning.
- Day of the week: May 9th, 2002 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Foolish by Ashanti
- #1 UK song: One Step Closer by S Club Juniors
- Popular movie: Minority Report directed by Steven Spielberg
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May 09, 2002: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 09, 2002:
- Church of the Nativity standoff ends after 39 days On May 9, 2002, the 39-day siege of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem concluded. Palestinian militants and civilians began leaving the church under an agreement that involved deporting 13 militants to Cyprus and transferring 26 others to the Gaza Strip. The remaining individuals were released after questioning. source: washingtonpost.com
- Kaspiysk holiday parade bombing On May 9, 2002, a suicide bombing occurred during a holiday parade in Kaspiysk, Russia, resulting in numerous fatalities. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Euro awarded the International Charlemagne Prize On May 9, 2002, the euro was awarded the International Charlemagne Prize in Aachen, Germany. The award recognized the euro's role in promoting European unity and integration. Dr. Willem F. Duisenberg, President of the European Central Bank, accepted the prize on behalf of the euro. source: ecb.europa.eu
- 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.
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
What day of the week was May 09, 2002?
May 09, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 09, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 6th and May 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
- Ashanti - Foolish
- Fat Joe - What's Luv?
- P. Diddy - I Need A Girl (Part One)
- Usher - U Don't Have To Call
- 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.
- S Club Juniors - One Step Closer
- Holly Valance - Kiss Kiss
- Sugababes - Freak Like Me
- Ronan Keating - If Tomorrow Never Comes
- '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.
- Ashanti - Foolish
- Usher - U Don't Have To Call
- P. Diddy Featuring Usher & Loon - I Need A Girl (Part One)
- Busta Rhymes Featuring P. Diddy & Pharrell - Pass The Courvoisier Part II
- Fat Joe Featuring Ashanti - What's Luv?
May 09, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 9th is Taurus.
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Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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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.
Discover the Horse personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 09, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
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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How old is someone born on May 09, 2002?
Someone born on May 09, 2002 is:
24 years 2 months old,
or 290 months and 25 days old,
or 1264 weeks and 4 days old,
or 8852 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 09, 2002?
There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 9th 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 09, 2002?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 09, 2002.
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Why 2002 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on May 9, 2002, a 2002 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to May 9, 2002 includes Church of the Nativity standoff ends after 39 days, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around May 9, 2002 included “Foolish” by Ashanti, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of May 9, 2002 included Minority Report, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
Together, those details make May 9, 2002 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
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