Tuesday October 15, 2002: on this day

October 15, 2002 was the 288th day of the year 2002, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.

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

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

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What day of the week was October 15, 2002?


October 15, 2002 was a Tuesday and it was the 287th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 15, 2002 can also be written as 10/15/2002 in the US and as 15/10/2002 in UK and Europe.

October 15, 2002 in October 2002 calendar

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October 15, 2002: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 15, 2002:

  • A Kiev judge directed prosecutors to open an investigation into Ukraine's former President Leonid Kutschma on corruption and abuse of power charges.
  • Sam Waksal, founder of ImClone Systems, pleaded guilty in bank fraud and conspiracy to insider trade scandal that threatened Martha Stewart's home-decorating empire.

October 15, 2002: What were the magazines covers that day?

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

Stock market quotes on October 15, 2002

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $35.25
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $15.22
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $51.26
  • General Electric GE: opens at $25.50
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $67.75

Exchange Rates on October 15, 2002

  • 1 USD = 124.75 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.585 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.4961 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 122.32 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6317 GBP
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Who was born on October 15, 2002?


Famous people born on October 15, 2002:

  • Maria Peña Coss y Leon

    Daughter of Gonzo PeA+, a mexican astrologer, and Tere, his ex-wife.

Whose famous birthday is on October 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 15th:

  • Vanessa Marcil
    Vanessa Marcil

    TV Actress.

  • Sarah Ferguson

    Royalty.

  • Michel Foucault

    French philosopher and educator.

  • Keyshia Cole
    Keyshia Cole

    American R&B singer.

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


You are 21 years 1 month old,

or 253 months and 14 days old,

or 1102 weeks and 1 day old,

or 7715 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 15, 2002?

There are 321 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 15th 2024.

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

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

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


What famous deaths happened on October 15th?

Famous deaths on October 15th:

  • Delphine Seyrig

    French actress, whose films include "LaEUR (tm)annA[c]e DerniA]re A Marienbad" 1964, "Peau DaEUR (tm)AC/ne" 1970, and "ChA”re Inconnue"...

  • Bernard Frank

    French orientalist and expert on Japanese culture.

  • Ralph Truman

    Actor (Henry V Treasure Island), dies aged 77.

  • Thomas Sankara

    BurkinabA(c), captain and politician 5th President Burkina Faso (d.87).

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October 15, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 15, 2002 is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

Discover the personality of October born.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 15, 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.

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


Holidays on October 15, 2002:

  • United States - White Cane Safety Day, National Grouch Day, Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Teresa of Avila
  • Roman festivals - the Equirria or October equus: sacrifice of a horse to Mars
  • French Republican Calendar - Amaryllis (Amaryllis) Day, twenty-fourth day in the Month of VendTmiaire

Observances on October 15, 2002:

  • International Day of Rural Women
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October 15, 2002: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 15, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week Oct 14th and Oct 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 15, 2002 was Dilemma by Nelly, according to the music chart for the week Oct 14th and Oct 20th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 15, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week Oct 14th and Oct 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Dilemma
  2. - A Moment Like This youtube
  3. - Gangsta Lovin'
  4. - Hey Ma
  5. - Work It

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 15, 2002 was The Long And Winding Road / Suspicious Minds by Will Young & Gareth Gates, according to the music chart for the week Oct 14th and Oct 20th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 15, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week Oct 14th and Oct 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Long And Winding Road / Suspicious Minds
  2. - Complicated
  3. - The Ketchup Song (Asereje)
  4. - Just Like A Pill

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 15, 2002 was Dilemma by Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland, according to the R&B music chart for the week Oct 14th and Oct 20th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 15, 2002 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week Oct 14th and Oct 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Dilemma
  2. - Luv U Better
  3. - Work It
  4. - I Care 4 U
  5. - Gimme The Light

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

The number 1 Latin song on October 15, 2002 was El Dolor De Tu Presencia by Jennifer Pena, according to the Latin music chart for the week Oct 14th and Oct 20th.

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

The Latin music chart on October 15, 2002 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week Oct 14th and Oct 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - El Dolor De Tu Presencia
  2. - No Me Ensenaste
  3. - Mentiroso
  4. - Vuela Muy Alto
  5. - Perdoname Mi Amor

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

The most popular movies on October 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

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Boomtown

Boomtown

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Sabyn Mayfield

Strange Days at Blake Holsey High

Strange Days at Blake Holsey High

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Anthony Browne

Firefly

Firefly

Release year: 2002

Written by:

Directed by: Joss Whedon

Starring: Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Alan Tudyk, Morena Baccarin

Country: United States of America

Still Game

Still Game

Release year: 2002

Starring: Ford Kiernan, Greg Hemphill, Paul Riley, Mark Cox

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Cavegirl

Cavegirl

Release year: 2002

Directed by: David Oliver

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

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

Nothing Is Impossible by Christopher Reeve

Nothing Is Impossible

By:

Christopher Reeve is a master at turning the impossible into the possible. Reeve's candid reflections show that even seemingly impossible hardships can be overcome.

Longitudes And Attitudes by Thomas L. Friedman

Longitudes And Attitudes

By:

This smart, insightful, and brilliantly informed book comes from the Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist and bestselling writer of From Beirut To Jerusalem and The Lexus and the Olive Tree

Lullaby by Chuck Palahniuk

Lullaby

By:

Have you ever heard of a culling song. It is a lullaby that is sung in Africa to provide a painless death for the elderly or infirm.

A Mind At A Time by Mel Levine

A Mind At A Time

By:

Dr. Mel Levine is one of America's most well-known pediatricians and learning experts. He says, "Different minds can learn differently." Some students excel in particular areas while others are stronger in others.

Blessings by Anna Quindlen

Blessings

By:

Blessings is the bestselling novel of the author of Black and Blue and One True Thing, Object Lessons and A Short Guide to a Happy Life. It begins late at night when a teenager becomes a blessing.

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

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

Kingdom Hearts

Kingdom Hearts

Platform: PlayStation 2, Game Boy Advance, Mobile phone, Nintendo DS, PlayStation Portable, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 3, Web browser, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Android, iOS

Genre: Action role-playing

Publisher: Square Enix (originally Square)

Digimon Tamers: Battle Spirit Ver. 1.5

Digimon Tamers: Battle Spirit Ver. 1.5

Platform: WonderSwan Color

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Bandai

Egg Mania: Eggstreme Madness

Egg Mania: Eggstreme Madness

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

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Kemco

Alfred Hitchcock Presents: The Final Cut

Alfred Hitchcock Presents: The Final Cut

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Ubisoft

Baldr Force Baldr Force EXE Baldr Force "Standard Edition"

Baldr Force Baldr Force EXE Baldr Force "Standard Edition"

Platform: Dreamcast, Windows 98, PS2

Genre: action, adventure

Publisher: GIGA Co.,Ltd. (Giga brand) (Win) Alchemist (DC, PS2) GIGA Co.,Ltd. (TGL brand) (Win SE)

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October 15, 2002: What was the lunar phase on that day?


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The lunar phase on October 15, 2002 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 15, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 04:12 pm and setting at 02:22 am.

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

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Who was the US President on October 15, 2002?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 15, 2002?

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

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What is special about October 15th?

October 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of October. 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 October 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 Cologne attack: Three people are hurt when a man sets fire to a fast-food outlet in Cologne's main station and then takes a woman hostage. Later, German counter-terrorism units rescue the woman.
  • 2017 - 2017 Iraqi-Kurdish Conflict: Battle of Kirkuk (2017): Iraqi troops advance on Kurdish-held territory surrounding the city of Kirkuk. In the vicinity of cities, there have been reports of clashes.
  • 2016 - At least 55 people were killed in the Iraqi Civil War (2014-2017), 2016 Oct Baghdad Attacks: An attack on a Shi'ite mosque, a check-point at the police station and the family of an anti Islamic State Sunni paramilitary leader have resulted in the deaths of at least 55 Iraqis. (Reuters)ISIL claims responsibility for the takeback of Iraqi forces' launching of Mosul, its stronghold.

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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 October 2002?

October 2002 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

Discover how October 2002 calendar looked like.

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