What happened on Wednesday October 09, 2002?

Here's what happened on October 09, 2002:

• John McCain's Iraq Resolution Speech Senator John McCain delivered a pivotal speech in the U.S. Senate regarding the resolution to send American troops to Iraq. He expressed support for President George W. Bush's decision, citing his previous support during the Gulf War and emphasizing the need for clear justification.
• European Union Expansion Announcement The European Commission announced that ten countries, including Slovenia, Cyprus, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, and Slovakia, had met the criteria for EU membership. This marked a significant step towards expanding the EU from 15 to 25 member states.
• Stock Market Reaches Five-Year Low The Dow Jones Industrial Average plummeted to 7,286.27, marking its lowest point in five years. Simultaneously, the NASDAQ also hit a six-year low at 1,114.11, reflecting the severe economic downturn following the dot-com bubble burst.
• Beltway Sniper Attacks Begin The Washington, D.C. metropolitan area was terrorized by the start of the Beltway sniper attacks, a series of shootings that would create widespread fear and lead to an extensive manhunt for the perpetrators.
• Dot-com Bubble Bear Market Bottoms Out The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell below 7,200, signaling the bottom of the dot-com bubble bear market, which had devastated technology stocks and the broader technology sector.
• Death of Aileen Wuornos, Serial Killer Aileen Wuornos, a notorious American serial killer who murdered seven men in Florida between 1989 and 1990, was born in 1956. Her life and crimes became the subject of significant media attention and the film 'Monster', which depicted her troubled life and criminal activities.
• Eldred v. Ashcroft Supreme Court Case Lawrence Lessig defended Eldred before the U.S. Supreme Court, challenging retroactive copyright extensions made by Congress. This case had potential implications for millions of copyrighted works and intellectual property rights.
• Queen Elizabeth II in Canada Queen Elizabeth II, in her role as Queen of Canada, made several ceremonial appearances across the country, reinforcing the historical ties between the United Kingdom and Canada.

Events in 2002

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

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

Stock market quotes on October 09, 2002:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $32.10
• Apple AAPL: opens at $13.54
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $44.23
• General Electric GE: opens at $22.55
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $56.05

Exchange Rates on October 09, 2002:

• 1 USD = 123.23 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.5981 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.4781 CHF
• 1 EUR = 122.02 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6328 GBP

October 09, 2002 was a Wednesday and it was the 282nd day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 09, 2002 can also be written as 10/9/2002 in the US and as 9/10/2002 in UK and Europe.

October 09, 2002 in October 2002 calendar

Famous people died on October 09, 2002:

• Aileen Wuornos

  Infamous female serial killer who murdered seven men in Florida between 1989 and 1990, later executed by lethal injection.

• Charles Guggenheim

  Charles Guggenheim was a renowned American documentary filmmaker and producer known for his compelling storytelling and historical...

• Sopubek Begaliev

  Kyrgyzstani economist and politician (b. 1931).

Famous people who died in 2002

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 09, 2002 was A Moment Like This by Kelly Clarkson, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

1. Kelly Clarkson - A Moment Like This
2. Nelly - Dilemma
3. Eve - Gangsta Lovin'
4. Avril Lavigne - Complicated
5. Cam'ron - Hey Ma

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 09, 2002 was The Long And Winding Road / Suspicious Minds by Will Young & Gareth Gates, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

1. Will Young & Gareth Gates - The Long And Winding Road / Suspicious Minds
2. Avril Lavigne - Complicated
3. Las Ketchup - The Ketchup Song (Asereje)
4. Pink - Just Like A Pill
5. Nelly featuring Kelly Rowland - Dilemma

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 09, 2002 was Dilemma by Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

1. Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland - Dilemma
2. Eve Featuring Alicia Keys - Gangsta Lovin'
3. LL Cool J - Luv U Better
4. Aaliyah - I Care 4 U
5. Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott - Work It

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 9th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 09, 2002 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 09, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 10:47 am and setting at 09:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 21, 2002 while the next full moon would come on Oct 21, 2002.

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Your place in the Universe on October 09, 2002

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Someone born on October 09, 2002 is:

22 years 7 months old,

or 271 months and 5 days old,

or 1179 weeks

or 8253 days old,

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

There are 148 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 9th 2025.

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

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 09, 2002.

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