What happened on Wednesday October 16, 2002?

Here's what happened on October 16, 2002:

• Iraq War Resolution Signed President George W. Bush signed the Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2003, a pivotal moment that set the stage for the subsequent Iraq War and significantly impacted global geopolitics.
• Bibliotheca Alexandrina Opens The Bibliotheca Alexandrina was officially inaugurated in Alexandria, Egypt, commemorating and reviving the legacy of the ancient world's most famous library, symbolizing a renaissance of knowledge and cultural preservation.
• Dutch Political Crisis The cabinet of Prime Minister Balkenende resigned due to internal conflicts within the LPF party, causing a political crisis in the Netherlands and potentially delaying governmental decision-making processes.
• Dawson Family Tragedy in Baltimore In Baltimore, Maryland, seven members of the Dawson Family were tragically killed in an apparent act of retribution related to local drug activity, highlighting the devastating impact of urban crime and violence.
• German Political Continuity Gerhard Schröder and Joschka Fischer signed an agreement establishing their second consecutive red-green coalition government in Germany, signaling political stability.

Events in 2002

October 16, 2002: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 16, 2002

Newspapers from Oct. 16, 2002

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

Stock market quotes on October 16, 2002:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $36.30
• Apple AAPL: opens at $14.86
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $50.39
• General Electric GE: opens at $25.85
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $66.60

Exchange Rates on October 16, 2002:

• 1 USD = 124.43 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.583 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.4935 CHF
• 1 EUR = 122.17 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6314 GBP

October 16, 2002 was a Wednesday and it was the 289th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 2002 can also be written as 10/16/2002 in the US and as 16/10/2002 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 2002 in October 2002 calendar

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 2002 was Dilemma by Nelly, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

1. Nelly - Dilemma
2. Kelly Clarkson - A Moment Like This
3. Eve - Gangsta Lovin'
4. Cam'ron - Hey Ma
5. Missy Misdemeanor Elliott - Work It

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 16, 2002 was The Long And Winding Road / Suspicious Minds by Will Young & Gareth Gates, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 16, 2002 was Dilemma by Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

1. Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland - Dilemma
2. LL Cool J - Luv U Better
3. Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott - Work It
4. Aaliyah - I Care 4 U
5. Sean Paul - Gimme The Light

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 16, 2002 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 16, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 04:41 pm and setting at 03:23 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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Your place in the Universe on October 16, 2002

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Someone born on October 16, 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 October 16, 2002?

There are 212 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 16th 2025.

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

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

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