Wednesday December 18, 2002: on this day

December 18, 2002 was the 352nd day of the year 2002, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 18, 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 December 18, 2002, who was born and died on December 18, 2002, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 18, 2002, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lose Yourself by Eminem), movies (e.g. Iris, directed by Richard Eyre), TV series (e.g. Panique Au Village) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 18th, 2002 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 18, 2002?


December 18, 2002 was a Wednesday and it was the 352nd day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 18, 2002 can also be written as 12/18/2002 in the US and as 18/12/2002 in UK and Europe.

December 18, 2002 in December 2002 calendar

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December 18, 2002: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 18, 2002:

  • 2003 california recall: gray davis, the governor of california, announces that california would be facing a record deficit of $35 billion. this figure is roughly twice the amount reported by him during his reelection campaign.
  • Three indian men are sentenced to death for helping five gunmen prepare the attack on the indian parliament in 2001, which resulted in nine deaths and set off a standoff with pakistan. india does not have capital punishment.
  • Matsushita announced their collaboration in the development of a linux platform to support home electronics.
  • Conseco, an insurance and finance company, was deep in debt and faced a federal investigation into its accounting practices. conseco filed for chapter 11 protection. this is the third-largest bankruptcy filing in u.s. history.
  • California gubernatorial recall: then governor of california gray davis announces that the state would face a record budget deficit of $35 billion, roughly double the figure reported during his reelection campaign one month earlier.

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

Stock market quotes on December 18, 2002:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $35.38
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $14.80
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $53.84
  • General Electric GE: opens at $25.90
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $79.25

Exchange Rates on December 18, 2002:

  • 1 USD = 121.08 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.5522 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.4254 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 124.18 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6407 GBP

December 18, 2002: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

  • Como - Udinese : 0 - 2

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Le Mans - Grenoble : 1 - 0
  • Wasquehal - Chateauroux : 0 - 0

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

  • Heerenveen - Zwolle : 2 - 0
  • Vitesse - Excelsior : 1 - 2
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December 18, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 18th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on December 18th, 2002 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on December 18, 2002 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 18, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 03:38 pm and setting at 07:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 20, 2002 while the next full moon would come on Dec 19, 2002.

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Who was born on December 18, 2002?


Famous people born on December 18, 2002:

  • Maja Åskag

Whose famous birthday is on December 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 18th:

  • Brad Pitt
    Brad Pitt

    American actor and sex icon.

  • Christina Aguilera
    Christina Aguilera

    American singer, songwriter, actress.

  • Katie Holmes
    Katie Holmes

    American actress who made a remarkable career, was accepted in her first audition for "the ice storm" as a supporting actor.

  • Steven Spielberg
    Steven Spielberg

    American film producer and director.

  • Keith Richards
    Keith Richards

    British musician who founded "the rolling stones", with mick jagger, in july 1962.

  • Gladys Cooper
    Gladys Cooper

    Gladys Cooper was an English actress who had a successful career on stage and screen, earning multiple awards.

  • Ray Liotta
    Ray Liotta

    American actor seen in "lethal weapon", and "goodfellas.

  • Alejandro Sanz
    Alejandro Sanz

    World music singer.

  • Trish Stratus
    Trish Stratus

    Canadian professional wrestler.

  • Betty Grable
    Betty Grable

    American actress, singer, and dancer.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 18th

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December 18, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 21 years 3 months old,

or 255 months and 11 days old,

or 1110 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7772 days old,

if you were born on December 18, 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 December 18, 2002?

There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 18th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on December 18, 2002:

  • Wayne Owens

    Wayne Owens was an American politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Utah's 2nd congressional...

  • Ray Hnatyshyn

    Canadian lawyer and politician, 24th governor general of canada (d. 2002).

  • Lucy Grealy

    Irish-american author (b. 1963).

  • Necip Hablemitoğlu

    Turkish academic and historian (d. 2002).

  • Edward Norris
  • Mic Delinx
  • André Frey
  • Mario Cosmai
  • Ramon John Hnatyshyn

What famous deaths happened on December 18th?

Famous deaths on December 18th:

  • Robert Bresson
    Robert Bresson

    He was a french film director who directed 14 films over 40 years.

  • Chris Farley
    Chris Farley

    American comedian who died after consuming booze, cocaine, and heroin in his chicago condo 12/18/1997.

  • Gilbert Bécaud
    Gilbert Bécaud

    He was a french singer-songwriter who wrote french songs like "what now my love?" "je t'appartiens", which was renamed by the everly...

  • Virna Lisi
    Virna Lisi

    Italian actress and voluptuous lead lady, after her roles in local films, she was internationally recognized for "the black tulip," 1963,"...

  • Diana Lynn
    Diana Lynn

    Los angeles, california -- actress.

  • Joseph Barbera
    Joseph Barbera

    American cartoonist (born 1911).

  • Sam Wanamaker
    Sam Wanamaker

    American actor.

  • Mandy Rice-Davies
    Mandy Rice-Davies

    English model and actress (b. 1944)[46].

  • Lilia Skala
    Lilia Skala

    Actress from austria/usa (ship of fools and caprice) dies at the age of 98.

  • Anne Revere
    Anne Revere

    Actress (national velvet), passes away from pneumonia at 87.

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December 18, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 18, 2002:

  • Roman festivals - Feast of Epona (during Saturnalia)
  • R.C. Saints - Gatianus of Tours
  • Also see December 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Niger - Republic Day (autonomous in 1958)
  • Greek Orthodox Church ? Feast of Sebastian the Martyr

Observances on December 18, 2002:

  • International Migrants Day
  • Arabic Language Day
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December 18, 2002: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 18, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 16th and December 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 18, 2002 was Lose Yourself by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

December 18, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 18, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lose Yourself youtube
  2. - Work It
  3. - Jenny From The Block
  4. - Air Force Ones
  5. - '03 Bonnie & Clyde

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 18, 2002 was Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum) by Cheeky Girls, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

December 18, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 18, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)
  2. - If You're Not The One
  3. - Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
  4. - Sound Of The Underground

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 18, 2002 was Work It by Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

December 18, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 18, 2002 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Work It
  2. - Love Of My Life (An Ode To Hip Hop)
  3. - dontchange
  4. - Lose Yourself youtube
  5. - Air Force Ones

December 18, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 18, 2002 was El Problema by Ricardo Arjona, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

December 18, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 18, 2002 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - El Problema
  2. - Suena
  3. - Si No Estas
  4. - Cuando Me Miras Asi
  5. - Si No Fuera Por Ti

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December 18, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 18, 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

December 18, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 18, 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:

Panique au village

Panique au village

Release year: 2002

Treasure Hunt

Treasure Hunt

Release year: 2002

Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs

Fish Tales

Fish Tales

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Alki David

Magpakailanman

Magpakailanman

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Joyce Bernal

Boomtown

Boomtown

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Sabyn Mayfield

December 18, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 18, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Long Way From Home by Tom Brokaw

A Long Way From Home

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Tom Brokaw's memoir, A Long Way from home, describes his childhood in South Dakota and the people and places that he encountered in America in the 1940s and 1950s.

The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold

The Lovely Bones

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We meet Susie Salmon at 14 years old, and she is already in heaven. She tells us that this was before public service announcements and milk carton photos. In 1973, when Susie disappeared mysteriously, people believed these things didn’t happen.

Live From New York by Tom Shales and James Andrew Miller

Live From New York

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Just in time to celebrate the 40th anniversary Saturday Night Live, a new edition of LIVE NEW YORK has been released. It features nearly 100 pages that cover the past decade.

The Sea Hunters by Clive Cussler and Craig Dirgo

The Sea Hunters

By:

The #1 bestseller The Sea Hunters is back with more incredible true adventures featuring famous shipwrecks.

From A Buick 8 by Stephen King

From A Buick 8

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WANT TO RIDE ...? A hidden shed behind Troop D's Pennsylvania State Police barracks is where you will find a cherry Buick Roadmaster that no one has ever touched.

December 18, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 18, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Crimson Sea

Crimson Sea

Platform: Xbox

Genre: Third-person shooter

Publisher: Koei

Empire Earth: The Art of Conquest

Empire Earth: The Art of Conquest

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Real-time strategy

Publisher: Sierra Entertainment

Dragon Ball Z: Legendary Super Warriors

Dragon Ball Z: Legendary Super Warriors

Platform: Game Boy Color

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Infogrames Banpresto

Dropship: United Peace Force

Dropship: United Peace Force

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Combat flight simulator

Publisher: EU SCEE; NA BAM! Entertainment

Armored Core 3

Armored Core 3

Platform: PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Action, third-person shooter

Publisher: JP FromSoftware; NA Agetec; EU Metro 3D

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Who was the US President on December 18, 2002?

On December 18, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 18, 2002?

On December 18, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 18, 2002?

On December 18, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 18th?

December 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of December. 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 December 18th, such as:

  • 2018 - Russian cargo vessel mv kuzma minin is stranded and is then refloated off gyllyngvase (cornwall) and brought to falmouth bay for inspection by the maritime and coastguard agency.
  • 2017 - Twitter has suspended the accounts of white nationalists well-known for violating new offensive content rules.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war, aleppo offensive (november-december 2016: rebels target and set fire to several buses on their way to evacuate the ill and wounded from the besieged syrian villages al-fu'ah/kafriya.

Find out more about December 18th

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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 December 2002?

December 2002 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 2002 calendar looked like.

Wednesday December 18, 2002