What happened on Thursday December 12, 2002?

Here's what happened on December 12, 2002:

• Batang Kali Massacre: Controversial War Crime Allegation During the Malayan Emergency, members of the British Scots Guards were accused of committing a serious war crime. The alleged incident involved the killing of 24 unarmed civilians and burning down a village, raising significant questions about military conduct and potential human rights violations during colonial conflicts.
• Remembering Nikolai Amosov: Ukrainian Medical Pioneer Nikolai Amosov was a renowned Ukrainian heart surgeon, celebrated inventor, prolific author, and passionate advocate for physical fitness. Born in 1913, he made significant contributions to cardiovascular surgery and wrote extensively about health, wellness, and personal development. His work not only advanced medical techniques but also promoted a holistic approach to health through exercise and self-improvement.
• Hans Enoksen Becomes Greenland's Prime Minister Hans Enoksen was elected as the Prime Minister of Greenland, marking a significant moment in the autonomous territory's political leadership. His election represented the ongoing process of self-governance and political development in Greenland, which is part of the Kingdom of Denmark but maintains substantial autonomy.

Events in 2002

December 12, 2002: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 12, 2002

Newspapers from Dec. 12, 2002

December 12, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 12, 2002:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $35.00
• Apple AAPL: opens at $15.51
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $55.00
• General Electric GE: opens at $26.10
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.25

Exchange Rates on December 12, 2002:

• 1 USD = 122.7 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.5549 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.4495 CHF
• 1 EUR = 124.95 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6438 GBP

December 12, 2002 was a Thursday and it was the 346th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 12, 2002 can also be written as 12/12/2002 in the US and as 12/12/2002 in UK and Europe.

December 12, 2002 in December 2002 calendar

Famous people died on December 12, 2002:

• Dee Brown

  American author and historian famous for his groundbreaking book 'Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee', which critically examined the Native...

• Brad Dexter

  American actor known for his role in the classic film 'The Magnificent Seven' and various supporting roles in Hollywood productions.

• Mykola Mychajlovyč Amosov

Famous people who died in 2002

Famous people who died on December 12th

December 12, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 12, 2002 was Lose Yourself by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

1. Eminem - Lose Yourself
2. Missy Misdemeanor Elliott - Work It
3. Jennifer Lopez - Jenny From The Block
4. No Doubt - Underneath It All
5. Santana - The Game Of Love

December 12, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 12, 2002 was Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum) by Cheeky Girls, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

1. Cheeky Girls - Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)
2. Daniel Bedingfield - If You're Not The One
3. Blue featuring Elton John - Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
4. Girls Aloud - Sound Of The Underground

December 12, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 12, 2002 was Work It by Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

1. Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott - Work It
2. Erykah Badu Featuring Common - Love Of My Life (An Ode To Hip Hop)
3. LL Cool J - Luv U Better
4. Musiq - dontchange
5. Jay-Z Featuring Beyonce Knowles - '03 Bonnie & Clyde

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 12, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 12, 2002 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 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 December 12, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 12:59 pm and setting at 01:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 20, 2002 while the next full moon would come on Dec 19, 2002.

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Your place in the Universe on December 12, 2002

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Someone born on December 12, 2002 is:

22 years 5 months old,

or 269 months and 2 days old,

or 1169 weeks and 6 days old,

or 8189 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 12, 2002?

There are 212 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 12, 2002?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 12, 2002.

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