Thursday August 15, 2002: on this day

August 15, 2002 was the 227th day of the year 2002, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 15, 2002 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 15, 2002, who was born and died on August 15, 2002, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 2002, which were the most popular songs (ex. Dilemma by Nelly), movies (e.g. Iris, directed by Richard Eyre), TV series (e.g. Cavegirl) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 15th, 2002 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 15, 2002?


August 15, 2002 was a Thursday and it was the 227th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 2002 can also be written as 8/15/2002 in the US and as 15/8/2002 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 2002 in August 2002 calendar

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August 15, 2002: What happened on that day?


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August 15, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on August 15, 2002:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $36.80
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $15.25
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $49.96
  • General Electric GE: opens at $31.90
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $75.40

Exchange Rates on August 15, 2002:

  • 1 USD = 117.14 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.5617 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.4869 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 115.21 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6396 GBP
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August 15, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 15, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on August 15th, 2002 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 15, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 15, 2002 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 02:05 pm and setting at 12:09 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 24, 2002 while the next full moon would come on Aug 22, 2002.

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Who was born on August 15, 2002?


Famous people born on August 15, 2002:

  • Martin Petkov
  • Stefan Mitrović

Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

  • Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.

  • Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck

    American actor.

  • Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson

    Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

  • Debra Messing
    Debra Messing

    Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Stieg Larsson
    Stieg Larsson

    Swedish journalist and writer.

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek

    Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

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August 15, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 21 years 7 months old,

or 259 months and 14 days old,

or 1128 weeks and 1 day old,

or 7897 days old,

if you were born on August 15, 2002.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 2002?

There are 139 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 2002?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 15, 2002.

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August 15, 2002: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 15, 2002:

  • Olin Miller

    Renowned poet and writer of the mid-20th century.

  • Renato Ballarin
  • Alberto Bertuccelli
  • Paolo Foglia
  • Jean Stengers
  • Osvaldo Silva

What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

  • Jan Kiepura
    Jan Kiepura

    Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

  • Paul Lukas
    Paul Lukas

    Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

  • August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

  • Lavante Dubois

    Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.

  • Mckenleigh Avery

    Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.

  • Jyron Fitzgerald

    Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.

  • Elfida Vargas

    Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

  • Severus Levy

    Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

  • Earsel Hines

    Earsel Hines was a renowned American dancer who made significant contributions to the field of modern dance.

  • Yaacov Ziv

    Co-inventor of the Lempel-Ziv compression algorithms.

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August 15, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 15, 2002:

  • Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
  • Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
  • Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
  • RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
  • Acadie ? National Day
  • Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
  • India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
  • Korea ? Liberation Day
  • Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
  • Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
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August 15, 2002: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 15, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 12th and August 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 15, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 2002 was Dilemma by Nelly, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 15, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 15, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Dilemma
  2. - Hot In Herre
  3. - Complicated
  4. - I Need A Girl (Part Two)
  5. - Just A Friend

August 15, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 2002 was Colourblind by Darius, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 15, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 15, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Colourblind
  2. - Anyone Of Us (Stupid Mistake)
  3. - Automatic High
  4. - Underneath Your Clothes
  5. - Round Round

August 15, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 2002 was Hot In Herre by Nelly, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 15, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 15, 2002 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Hot In Herre
  2. - Dilemma
  3. - Nothin'
  4. - I Need A Girl (Part Two)
  5. - Just A Friend 2002

August 15, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on August 15, 2002 was Y Tu Te Vas by Chayanne, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 15, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on August 15, 2002 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Y Tu Te Vas
  2. - A Dios Le Pido
  3. - Yo Puedo Hacer
  4. - Quitame Ese Hombre
  5. - El Dolor De Tu Presencia

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August 15, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 15, 2002 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Iris

Iris

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Richard Eyre

Starring: Judi Dench, Jim Broadbent, Kate Winslet, Hugh Bonneville

Country: United States of America

Kate & Leopold

Kate & Leopold

Release year: 2002

Directed by: James Mangold

Starring: Meg Ryan, Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Breckin Meyer

Country: United States of America

Stuart Little 2

Stuart Little 2

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Rob Minkoff

Starring: Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie, Jonathan Lipnicki

Country: United States of America

The Hours

The Hours

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Stephen Daldry

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, Meryl Streep, Claire Danes, Ed Harris, Jeff Daniels, Eileen Atkins, Allison Janney, Toni Collette, John C. Reilly, Stephen Dillane

Country: United States of America

Frida

Frida

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Julie Taymor

Starring: Salma Hayek, Alfred Molina, Diego Luna, Valeria Golino, Ashley Judd, Antonio Banderas, Edward Norton, Saffron Burrows, Geoffrey Rush, Roger Rees

Country: United States of America

August 15, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 15, 2002 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Cavegirl

Cavegirl

Release year: 2002

Directed by: David Oliver

Dick and Dom in da Bungalow

Dick and Dom in da Bungalow

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Simon Hepworth

Transufômâ: Maikuron densetsu

Transufômâ: Maikuron densetsu

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Hidehito Ueda

CNNNN: Chaser Non-Stop News Network

CNNNN: Chaser Non-Stop News Network

Release year: 2002

Starring: Craig Reucassel, Chris Taylor, Julian Morrow, Dominic Knight

Country: Australia

The House That Jack Built

The House That Jack Built

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Henry Barrial

August 15, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 15, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Sunset In St. Tropez by Danielle Steel

Sunset In St. Tropez

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Danielle Steel's 55th bestseller is about the seasons of extraordinary friendship. She weaves the story of three lifelong friends who spend a month in St.

The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold

The Lovely Bones

By:

We meet Susie Salmon at 14 years old, and she is already in heaven. She tells us that this was before public service announcements and milk carton photos. In 1973, when Susie disappeared mysteriously, people believed these things didn’t happen.

A Love Of My Own by E. Lynn Harris

A Love Of My Own

By:

Zola Denise Norwood is met by Davis Vincent McClinton, a media mogul on a New York-bound plane. He makes her several offers before she even lands.

Good To Great by Jim Collins

Good To Great

By:

The Challenge:Built To Last, the most important management study of the nineties showed how great companies can triumph over time and how long term sustained performance can be incorporated into a company's DNA.

Unfit To Practice by Perri O'Shaughnessy

Unfit To Practice

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It is the moment most attorneys fear...the moment that could endanger their careers, reputations, and lives. It will be a moment that Nina Reilly fears most. She'll see her clients as witnesses.

August 15, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 15, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Arthur's Quest: Battle for the Kingdom

Arthur's Quest: Battle for the Kingdom

Platform: PC

Genre: First person shooter

Publisher: ValuSoft

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, Game Boy Advance, Mobile

Genre: Action, hack and slash

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Casino Mogul

Casino Mogul

Platform: Windows

Genre: Business simulation game

Publisher: DreamCatcher Interactive

Boku no Natsuyasumi 2

Boku no Natsuyasumi 2

Platform: PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Blade II

Blade II

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox

Genre: Action, Beat 'em up

Publisher: Activision

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Who was the US President on August 15, 2002?

On August 15, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 2002?

On August 15, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 15, 2002?

On August 15, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 15th?

August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
  • 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.

Find out more about August 15th

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What happened in 2002?

2002 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Twelve member states of the European Union have made euro banknotes and euros coins legal tender.
  • Officially, Taiwan joins the World Trade Organization as Chinese Taipei.
  • Charles Bishop, a 15-year-old student pilot crashes a light plane into a Tampa, Florida, building. This evokes fear of an imitating 9/11 terrorist attack.

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What was the calendar for August 2002?

August 2002 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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