Wednesday January 16, 2002: on this day

January 16, 2002 was the 16th day of the year 2002, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 16, 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 January 16, 2002, who was born and died on January 16, 2002, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 16, 2002, which were the most popular songs (ex. U Got It Bad by Usher), movies (e.g. Iris, directed by Richard Eyre), TV series (e.g. Flatland) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 16th, 2002 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 16, 2002?


January 16, 2002 was a Wednesday and it was the 16th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 2002 can also be written as 1/16/2002 in the US and as 16/1/2002 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 2002 in January 2002 calendar

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January 16, 2002: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 16, 2002:

  • John ashcroft, the u.s. attorney general, announces that john walker lindh, an american taliban member will be tried in the united states.
  • Three people are killed when a student shoots six people at appalachian school of law, grundy, virginia.
  • The un security council unanimously imposes an arms embargo on osama bin laden, al-qaida and other members of the taliban and freezes their assets.
  • War in afghanistan: the un security council unanimously establishes an arms embargo and the freezing of assets of osama bin laden, al-qaeda, and the remaining members of the taliban.

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January 16, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on January 16, 2002:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $39.00
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $21.41
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $68.85
  • General Electric GE: opens at $38.40
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $118.00

Exchange Rates on January 16, 2002:

  • 1 USD = 131.78 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.5972 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.6623 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 116.3 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6141 GBP

January 16, 2002: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Creteil - Wasquehal : 2 - 0

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Auxerre - Lorient : 2 - 2
  • Lille - Bordeaux : 2 - 2
  • Lyon - Bastia : 0 - 0
  • Montpellier - Monaco : 1 - 1
  • Troyes - Metz : 2 - 0

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Crystal Palace - Gillingham : 3 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Oldham - Swindon : 2 - 0
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January 16, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 16, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on January 16th, 2002 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 16, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 16, 2002 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 16, 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 January 16, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 09:24 am and setting at 08:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 30, 2001 while the next full moon would come on Jan 28, 2002.

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Who was born on January 16, 2002?


Famous people born on January 16, 2002:

  • Madame
  • Wesley Spieringhs
  • Caleb Watts
  • Ibrahim Aliyu

Whose famous birthday is on January 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 16th:

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda
    Lin-Manuel Miranda

    Lin-manuel miranda is a tony award-winning actor, composer, and lyricist, best known for creating and starring in the hit broadway musical...

  • James May
    James May

    James may is a british television presenter, journalist, and writer, best known for co-presenting the motoring show top gear.

  • Sidharth Malhotra
    Sidharth Malhotra

    Sidharth malhotra is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films.

  • Vijay Sethupathi
    Vijay Sethupathi

    Vijay sethupathi is an indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema, gaining recognition for his versatile performances and...

  • Richard Bohringer
    Richard Bohringer

    French-senegalese singer, actor, poet, and father to actress romane bohringer.

  • Katy Jurado
    Katy Jurado

    Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.

  • Josh Evans
    Josh Evans

    American actor, and a well-known family member, is the son of bob evans and ali mcgraw.

  • John Carpenter
    John Carpenter

    American director of "dark star", "halloween", 1978, and "starman", 1984.

  • Debbie Allen
    Debbie Allen

    American actress and dancer, younger sister to phylicia rashad.

  • Ricardo Darín
    Ricardo Darín

    Argentinian actor, director, and screenwriter.

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January 16, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 22 years 3 months old,

or 267 months and 3 days old,

or 1161 weeks and 2 days old,

or 8129 days old,

if you were born on January 16, 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 January 16, 2002?

There are 272 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 16th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 2002?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 16, 2002.

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January 16, 2002: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 16, 2002:

  • Michael Anthony Bilandic

    American politician (d. 2002).

  • Abigail Van Buren

    Author of the 'Dear Abby' advice column.

  • Robert Hanbury Brown

    English astronomer and physicist (b. 1916).

  • Eddie Meduza

    Swedish composer (born 1948).

  • Ron Taylor
  • Bobo Olson
  • Carl «Bobo» Olson
  • Jean Elleinstein
  • Jean-François Jonvelle
  • Alfonso del Real

What famous deaths happened on January 16th?

Famous deaths on January 16th:

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • John Mortimer
    John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author.

  • Bernard Lee
    Bernard Lee

    London, england -- actor in james bond movies (m).

  • Prem Nazir
    Prem Nazir

    Malayalam actor (born in 1926).

  • Akaya Kabila

    Former President of a country in Africa.

  • Alver Lindgren

    Prolific playwright known for his impactful dramas.

  • Rodrigues Alves

    Former President of Brazil known for modernizing the country's infrastructure.

  • Ndrew Wyeth

    Renowned American realist painter known for his rural landscapes and portraits.

  • Marjorie Williams

    Marjorie Williams was an American journalist and political columnist who wrote for publications such as Vanity Fair and The Washington Post.

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January 16, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 16, 2002:

  • National Religious Freedom Day in the United States, to commemorate the adoption of Thomas Jefferson's landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786
  • Teacher's Day in Thailand
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January 16, 2002: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 16, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 14th and January 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 16, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 2002 was U Got It Bad by Usher, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

January 16, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 16, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - U Got It Bad youtube
  2. - How You Remind Me youtube
  3. - Family Affair youtube
  4. - Get The Party Started
  5. - Always On Time

January 16, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 16, 2002 was Gotta Get Thru This by Daniel Bedingfield, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

January 16, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 16, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Gotta Get Thru This
  2. - Murder On The Dancefloor
  3. - Somethin' Stupid
  4. - More Than A Woman
  5. - Addicted To Bass

January 16, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 16, 2002 was Always On Time by Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

January 16, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 16, 2002 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Always On Time
  2. - U Got It Bad youtube
  3. - Butterflies
  4. - A Woman's Worth
  5. - Rock The Boat

January 16, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on January 16, 2002 was Dejame Entrar by Carlos Vives, according to the Latin music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

January 16, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on January 16, 2002 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Dejame Entrar
  2. - Tantita Pena
  3. - Suerte [Whenever, Wherever]
  4. - No Me Conoces Aun
  5. - Heroe

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January 16, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 16, 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

January 16, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 16, 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:

Flatland

Flatland

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Eric Martin

Justice League

Justice League

Release year: 2001

Written by:

Starring: Carl Lumbly, George Newbern, Phil LaMarr, Kevin Conroy

Country: United States of America

The Kumars at No. 42

The Kumars at No. 42

Release year: 2001

Harold and the Purple Crayon

Harold and the Purple Crayon

Release year: 2001

Directed by: David Piel

Micawber

Micawber

Release year: 2001

January 16, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 16, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Every Breath You Take by Ann Rule

Every Breath You Take

By:

AMERICA'S #1 TRUECRIME WRITER FULFILLS A MURDERVICTIM'S DESPERATE PLEA -- WITH THE SHATTERING NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

The Universe In A Nutshell by Stephen Hawking

The Universe In A Nutshell

By:

Stephen Hawking's multimillion-copy bestseller, A Brief History of Time (multimillion copies), introduced readers around the globe to the brilliant theories of the theoretical physicist.

A Bend In The Road by Nicholas Sparks

A Bend In The Road

By:

Miles Ryan's marriage ended in tragedy when his wife was struck and run. This happened two years ago. He is the deputy sheriff in New Bern, North Carolina.

When Character Was King by Peggy Noonan

When Character Was King

By:

Peggy Noonan has captured Ronald Reagan better than anyone. Noonan's When Character Was King brings to life her reflections on Reagan as well as new stories from Presidents George.

Theodore Rex by Edmund Morris

Theodore Rex

By:

Theodore Rex is Theodore Roosevelt's story, which has never been told fully before. It tells the story of two world-changing terms that Theodore Roosevelt held as President of The United States. "TR" was successful 100 years before the September 11th …

January 16, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 16, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dinotopia: The Timestone Pirates

Dinotopia: The Timestone Pirates

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Action

Publisher: TDK Mediactive

BattleBots: Beyond the BattleBox

BattleBots: Beyond the BattleBox

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Action

Publisher: Majesco Entertainment

Digimon Battle Spirit 2

Digimon Battle Spirit 2

Platform: WonderSwan Color, Game Boy Advance

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Bandai

Cubix Robots for Everyone: Showdown

Cubix Robots for Everyone: Showdown

Platform: Game Boy Advance, Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2

Genre: Action-adventure, Role-playing

Publisher: 3DO

Nickelodeon Party Blast

Nickelodeon Party Blast

Platform: Xbox, GameCube, Windows

Genre: Party

Publisher: Infogrames

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Who was the US President on January 16, 2002?

On January 16, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 16, 2002?

On January 16, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on January 16, 2002?

On January 16, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 16th?

January 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of January. 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 January 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Manbij bombing: a suicide attack by isil in manbij, syria causes at least 19 deaths. two u.s. soldiers, one pentagon civilian and a civilian contractor were among the casualties. three other service members were also reported to have been wounded.
  • 2018 - Aftermath of the caracas helicopter accident: yesterday's firefight between the venezuelan army and the venezuelan government resulted in oscar perez being killed. perez's family killed two police officers, seven members of his group, and six other members.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: deir ez-zor offensive (january-february 2017: isil's third attack on the syrian government's forces within the city of deir ez-zor reportedly divides the government-held area in half. according to the government, the attack involves approximately 14,000 isil fighters.

Find out more about January 16th

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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 January 2002?

January 2002 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 2002 calendar looked like.

Wednesday January 16, 2002