What happened on Sunday March 17, 2002?

Here's what happened on March 17, 2002:

• Envisat Environmental Satellite Launch The Envisat environmental satellite was successfully launched into an orbit 800 kilometers above Earth, carrying the heaviest payload to date at 8,500 kilograms. This mission represented a significant advancement in environmental monitoring and space technology.
• Spain Transitions to Euro Currency Spain officially discontinued its national currency, the peseta, and fully transitioned to the euro (€), marking a significant economic milestone in the country's integration with the European monetary system.
• Protestant Church Attack in Islamabad A terrorist attack occurred at the International Protestant Church in Islamabad, Pakistan, highlighting the ongoing religious tensions and security challenges in the region.
• Portuguese Parliamentary Elections Portugal conducted its parliamentary elections, a crucial democratic process for determining the country's political leadership and future policy direction.
• Death of Rosetta LeNoire, American Theater Actress Rosetta LeNoire, a pioneering African American actress, producer, and theater director known for her significant contributions to African American theater and arts, passed away. She was a notable figure in promoting diversity in performing arts and was instrumental in founding the Amas Musical Theatre.
• WrestleMania XVIII Wrestling Event At WrestleMania XVIII held in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Triple H defeated Chris Jericho in front of a massive crowd of 68,237 fans, marking a significant moment in professional wrestling entertainment.

Events in 2002

March 17, 2002: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 17, 2002

Newspapers from Mar. 17, 2002

March 17, 2002: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Brescia - Lazio : 1 - 1
• Chievo - Venezia : 1 - 1
• Fiorentina - Bologna : 1 - 1
• Juventus - Verona : 1 - 0
• Lecce - Inter : 1 - 2

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Aalst - Club Brugge : 1 - 1
• Molenbeek - Antwerp : 2 - 0
• St Truiden - Beveren : 4 - 2

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Freiburg - Dortmund : 1 - 5
• Munich 1860 - Schalke 04 : 1 - 2

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Greuther Furth - Duisburg : 2 - 1
• Oberhausen - Babelsberg : 2 - 1
• Union Berlin - Bielefeld : 2 - 1

March 17, 2002 was a Sunday and it was the 76th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 2002 can also be written as 3/17/2002 in the US and as 17/3/2002 in UK and Europe.

March 17, 2002 in March 2002 calendar

Famous people died on March 17, 2002:

• Văn Tiến Dũng

  Prominent Vietnamese military general and politician who served as the 6th Minister of Defence for Vietnam from 1976 to 1991.

• Sylvester Weaver (Pat)

  American television broadcaster and producer (b. 1908).

• Giovanni Battista Bronzini
• Rosetta LeNoire

Famous people who died in 2002

Famous people who died on March 17th

March 17, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 2002 was Ain't It Funny by Jennifer Lopez, according to the music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

1. Jennifer Lopez - Ain't It Funny
2. Ja Rule - Always On Time
3. Nickelback - How You Remind Me
4. Linkin Park - In The End
5. The Calling - Wherever You Will Go

March 17, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 17, 2002 was Anything Is Possible / Evergreen by Will Young, according to the music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

1. Will Young - Anything Is Possible / Evergreen
2. Shakira - Whenever Wherever
3. Enrique Iglesias - Hero
4. Westlife - World Of Our Own
5. Nickelback - How You Remind Me

March 17, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 17, 2002 was Oops (Oh My) by Tweet, according to the music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

1. Tweet - Oops (Oh My)
2. Faith Evans - I Love You
3. Mr. Cheeks - Lights, Camera, Action!
4. Jennifer Lopez Featuring Ja Rule - Ain't It Funny
5. Usher - U Don't Have To Call

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 17, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 17, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 17, 2002 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 17, 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 March 17, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 07:56 am and setting at 10:37 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 27, 2002 while the next full moon would come on Mar 28, 2002.

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Your place in the Universe on March 17, 2002

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Someone born on March 17, 2002 is:

23 years 1 month old,

or 277 months and 6 days old,

or 1205 weeks and 3 days old,

or 8438 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 17, 2002?

There are 328 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 17, 2002?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on March 17, 2002.

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