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US date format: 10/17/2002, UK date format: 17/10/2002
The day of the week was Thursday, under the astrological sign of Libra (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on October 17, 2002).
Famous birthdays on this day include BeautyNezz .
The number one song in US was Dilemma by Nelly. The Long And Winding Road / Suspicious Minds by Will Young & Gareth Gates was #1 song in the UK.
Iris, directed by Richard Eyre, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2002 while The Blank Slate by Steven Pinker was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Boomtown. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Elevator Action Old & New or Dark Arena.
The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened that day: find out below.
Events | Famous Birthdays | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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October 17, 2002 Events
What happened on October 17, 2002?
Historical Events
- Bombings in Zamboanga: Two bombs were detonated in the main shopping area of Zamboanga, a predominantly Christian city in the southern Philippines. Six people were killed and about 150 others were injured. This was the second terrorist attack in Southeast Asia that occurred in less than one week. Jemaah Islamiyah was immediately under suspicion. This Islamic extremist group is also being investigated in connection to the Bali car bombing on October 11, where more than 180 people were killed.
- Astronomy: More evidence has been found to support the existence of a supermassive dark hole in the centre of our galaxy, known as the Milky Way galaxy. Rainer Schodel, of the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics in Munich, identified the object Sagittarius A as the black hole at galactic center. He observed the behavior and movement of S2 near Sagittarius A.
- Officials from the United States announce that a North Korean clandestine nuclear weapons program exists, as confirmed by North Korean officials.
- Further evidence has been found to support the existence of a supermassive dark hole in the centre of our galaxy, known as the Milky Way Galaxy. Rainer Schodel, of the Max Planck Institute for Extraterrestrial Physics in Munich, identified the object Sagittarius A* as the black hole at galactic center. He observed the behavior and movement of S2 near Sagittarius A*.
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October 17, 2002 Famous Birthdays
Who was born on October 17, 2002?
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BAmerican white rapper with a solid reputation of vulgarity, exhibitionism, irreverence and rage, the apparent requisites for success with the youth culture at the turn of the century. He is actually quite democratic about those whom he loathes, equally dissing parents, the media, fans, women, Christina Aguilera, gays and, of course, his wife, Kim. He sports a tattoo on his …
American actress who was one of the most famous pin-up girls of WW II. She was a gorgeous model, sex symbol and screen glamour girl.
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October 17, 2002 Famous Deaths
Who died on October 17, 2002?
American swimmer (Born 1906).
Irish harp player pianist and songwriter (The Chieftains) (d. 2002).
Other October 17th famous deaths
Austrian Austrian poet and author.
French philosopher, sociologist, journalist, and political scientist.
American Civil Rights Activist and founder of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
French actor (Born 1924).
October 17, 2002 Zodiac
Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign
Libra
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
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
October 17, 2002 Day of the Week and Calendar
What day of the week was October 17, 2002?
The day of the week was Thursday.
October 17th marks the 289th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2002.
There are 75 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Iris
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Richard Eyre
Starring: Judi Dench, Jim Broadbent, Kate Winslet, Hugh Bonneville
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Rob Minkoff
Starring: Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie, Jonathan Lipnicki
Country: United States of America
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
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
Music charts
What was the number one song on October 17, 2002? Which were the top hits on October 17, 2002?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Nelly - Dilemma
- Kelly Clarkson - A Moment Like This
- Eve - Gangsta Lovin'
- Cam'ron - Hey Ma
- Missy Misdemeanor Elliott - Work It
Top #4 songs in the UK
- Will Young & Gareth Gates - The Long And Winding Road / Suspicious Minds
- Avril Lavigne - Complicated
- Las Ketchup - The Ketchup Song (Asereje)
- Pink - Just Like A Pill
Top #5 R&B songs
- Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland - Dilemma
- LL Cool J - Luv U Better
- Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott - Work It
- Aaliyah - I Care 4 U
- Sean Paul - Gimme The Light
Top #5 Latin songs
- Jennifer Pena - El Dolor De Tu Presencia
- Thalia - No Me Ensenaste
- Enrique Iglesias - Mentiroso
- Jerry Rivera - Vuela Muy Alto
- Conjunto Primavera - Perdoname Mi Amor
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Boomtown
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Sabyn Mayfield
Strange Days at Blake Holsey High
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Anthony Browne
Firefly
Release year: 2002
Written by: Joss Whedon
Directed by: Joss Whedon
Starring: Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Alan Tudyk, Morena Baccarin
Country: United States of America
Still Game
Release year: 2002
Starring: Ford Kiernan, Greg Hemphill, Paul Riley, Mark Cox
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Cavegirl
Release year: 2002
Directed by: David Oliver
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in October 2002?
- Time: Chef's kitchens, giant master suites, homeTheaters. People are turning their houses into luxurious e
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9838
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.677
- Wired: Wired - October, 2002
- RollingStone: Keith Richards
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The Blank Slate
By: Steven Pinker
Steven Pinker is one of the most respected experts in language and the mind. In The Blank Slate he explores the concept of human nature, its moral, emotional and political colors.
Longitudes And Attitudes
By: Thomas L. Friedman
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
The Murder Book
By: Jonathan Kellerman
L.A. psychologist-detective Alex Delaware has received a strange, anonymous package in the mail. An album containing horrifying photos of crime scenes is contained within.
Let Freedom Ring
By: Sean Hannity
We Americans face two fundamental questions. First, are we really ready to fight this new war against terrorism and terrorist governments, and win it decisively?
Tricky Business
By: Dave Barry
The Extravaganza Of the Seas, a five-thousand-ton cash cow that can carry three-miles from the Florida coast gamblers, takes their money and then brings them back, is the Extravaganza of all the Seas.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Elevator Action Old & New
Dark Arena
Earth & Beyond
Age of Wonders II: The Wizard's Throne
Disaster Report
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $36.35
- Apple AAPL: opens at $14.21
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $52.28
- General Electric GE: opens at $26.90
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $72.80
Exchange Rates
- 1 USD = 124.81 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.5709 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.511 CHF
- 1 EUR = 121.24 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6262 GBP
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on October 17, 2002?
On October 17, 2002 the day of the week was Thursday.
What zodiac sign is October 17, 2002?
On October 17, 2002 the zodiac sign was Libra.
Who was the US President on October 17, 2002?
On October 17, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 2002?
On October 17, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 17, 2002?
On October 17, 2002 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on October 17, 2002?
On October 17, 2002 several famous people were born including, BeautyNezz .
Which famous people died on October 17, 2002?
Famous people died on October 17, 2002 include, Aileen Riggin, Derek Bell, Fred Scolari.
What was the number one song in October 17, 2002?
The number one song in the week of October 17, 2002 was Dilemma by Nelly in US and The Long And Winding Road / Suspicious Minds by Will Young & Gareth Gates in UK.
What were the top hits on October 17, 2002?
The top hits on October 17, 2002 were Dilemma by Nelly, A Moment Like This by Kelly Clarkson, Gangsta Lovin' by Eve in US and The Long And Winding Road / Suspicious Minds by Will Young & Gareth Gates, Complicated by Avril Lavigne, The Ketchup Song (Asereje) by Las Ketchup in UK.
