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What happened on Thursday, April 18, 2002?

About April 18th, 2002, in brief:

  • Historical events: Thor Heyerdahl, the renowned Norwegian explorer and anthropologist, passed away on April 18, 2002. He was best known for his Kon-Tiki expedition and contributions to the understanding of ancient maritime cultures.
  • Day of the week: April 18th, 2002 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Foolish by Ashanti
  • #1 UK song: Unchained Melody by Gareth Gates
  • Popular movie: Minority Report directed by Steven Spielberg

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April 18, 2002: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 18, 2002:

  • Death of Thor Heyerdahl Thor Heyerdahl, the renowned Norwegian explorer and anthropologist, passed away on April 18, 2002. He was best known for his Kon-Tiki expedition and contributions to the understanding of ancient maritime cultures. source: nytimes.com
  • Plane crash in Milan A tragic plane crash occurred in Milan on April 18, 2002, resulting in multiple casualties. The incident raised questions about aviation safety and regulations in the region. source: reuters.com
  • Discovery of Mantophasmatodea On April 18, 2002, scientists announced the discovery of a new order of insects named Mantophasmatodea. This finding contributed to the understanding of insect evolution and biodiversity. source: sciencedaily.com

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April 18, 2002: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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April 18, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 18, 2002:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $42.52
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $25.50
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $56.79
  • General Electric GE: opens at $33.66
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $86.97

Exchange Rates on April 18, 2002:

  • 1 USD = 129.84 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.5753 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.6472 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 115.57 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6144 GBP
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What day of the week was April 18, 2002?


April 18, 2002 was a Thursday and it was the 108th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 18, 2002 can also be written as 4/18/2002 in the US and as 18/4/2002 in UK and Europe.

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April 18, 2002: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 18, 2002:

  • Thor Heyerdahl
    Thor Heyerdahl

    Norwegian adventurer and anthropologist famous for his Kon-Tiki expedition, which proved ancient peoples could have made long sea voyages...

  • Wayne Hightower
    Wayne Hightower

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April 18, 2002: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 18, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 15th and April 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

April 18, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 18, 2002 was Foolish by Ashanti, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

  1. - Foolish youtube
  2. - What's Luv? youtube
  3. - Ain't It Funny youtube
  4. - U Don't Have To Call youtube
  5. - Girlfriend youtube

April 18, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 18, 2002 was Unchained Melody by Gareth Gates, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

  1. - Unchained Melody youtube
  2. - Whenever Wherever youtube
  3. - How You Remind Me youtube
  4. - Me Julie youtube
  5. - 4 My People youtube

April 18, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 18, 2002 was Foolish by Ashanti, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

  1. - Foolish youtube
  2. - U Don't Have To Call youtube
  3. - What's Luv?
  4. - Oops (Oh My)
  5. - I Love You
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April 18, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 18th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 18, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 18, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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April 18, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?


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36%

The moon phase on April 18, 2002 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 18, 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 April 18, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 09:55 am and setting at 01:37 am.

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

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How old is someone born on April 18, 2002?


Someone born on April 18, 2002 is:

24 years 4 months old,

or 292 months and 29 days old,

or 1273 weeks and 6 days old,

or 8917 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 18, 2002?

There are 214 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 18th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 18, 2002?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 18, 2002.

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Why 2002 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift


For someone born on April 18, 2002, a 2002 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.

The history attached to April 18, 2002 includes Death of Thor Heyerdahl, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.

The soundtrack around April 18, 2002 included “Foolish” by Ashanti, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.

Cinema from the world of April 18, 2002 included Minority Report, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.

Together, those details make April 18, 2002 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.

Because the poster is delivered digitally and personalized around 2002, it can become a birthday surprise, milestone keepsake, or printable reminder of the era connected to April 18, 2002.

The 2002 poster brings together verified books, songs, and movies, creating a personal digital keepsake for birthdays and milestone celebrations tied to April 18, 2002.

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