Thursday December 19, 2002: on this day

December 19, 2002 was the 353rd day of the year 2002, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 19, 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 19, 2002, who was born and died on December 19, 2002, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 19, 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 19th, 2002 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 19, 2002?


December 19, 2002 was a Thursday and it was the 353rd day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 19, 2002 can also be written as 12/19/2002 in the US and as 19/12/2002 in UK and Europe.

December 19, 2002 in December 2002 calendar

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December 19, 2002: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 19, 2002:

  • U.s. plans to invade iraq
  • Hundreds of middle eastern immigrant immigrants from the middle east were arrested and held for violating ins regulations. many of these violations are due to delays in processing forms. critics have compared this action to the japanese internment of the same area during world war ii. others claimed that the arrests were valid and in violation of united states immigration laws.
  • Pope john paul ii will authorize the miracle required to beatify mother teresa. her dedication to the poor earned her a special place within the pontiff's heart. to make mother teresa a saint, a second miracle will be required.
  • Aol time warner has announced that they have been granted a patent for instant messaging. aol claims they do not intend to enforce the patent but it could pose problems for other instant messaging system providers, such as microsoft and yahoo!
  • Rebels from the cote d'ivoire capture man, a key western city, from the government forces.
  • Roh moo-hyun, the ruling party candidate, wins south korea's presidential elections. this could cause tensions with the united states as allies struggle with north korea's nuclear program.
  • Three men were convicted in the racially motivated murder of ross parker, peterborough, england ten days following the september 11th attacks.

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December 19, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 19, 2002:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $35.15
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $14.53
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $53.25
  • General Electric GE: opens at $25.45
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $78.60

Exchange Rates on December 19, 2002:

  • 1 USD = 120.52 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.5482 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.4226 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 123.73 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6402 GBP

December 19, 2002: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Beauvais - Nancy : 1 - 1
  • Creteil - Caen : 1 - 1
  • Istres - Gueugnon : 1 - 0
  • Lorient - Valence : 1 - 0
  • Metz - Amiens : 1 - 0

Le Championnat - Football (France)

  • Paris SG - Bordeaux : 1 - 1
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December 19, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 19th 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 19, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 19, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on December 19th, 2002 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 19, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 19, 2002 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 19, 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 19, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 04:22 pm and setting at 08:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 20, 2002 while the next full moon would come on Jan 18, 2003.

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Who was born on December 19, 2002?


Famous people born on December 19, 2002:

  • Elia Barp
  • Matías Ferreira
  • Mats Wenzel

Whose famous birthday is on December 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 19th:

  • Alyssa Milano
    Alyssa Milano

    American actress.

  • Jake Gyllenhaal
    Jake Gyllenhaal

    American actor who appeared in "october sky" was nominated for an independent spirit award as best actor in "donnie darko" and for an...

  • Béatrice Dalle
    Béatrice Dalle

    French model and actress.

  • Jennifer Beals
    Jennifer Beals

    Movie actress.

  • Tyson Beckford
    Tyson Beckford

    Renowned American model and actor.

  • Jean Genet
    Jean Genet

    French novelist, playwright, and poet.

  • Til Schweiger
    Til Schweiger

    German actor, director, and producer.

  • Kristy Swanson
    Kristy Swanson

    American actress.

  • Robert Urich
    Robert Urich

    American actor, on stage, film, and radio.

  • Ronan Farrow
    Ronan Farrow

    American human rights activist, journalist and lawyer.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 19th

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December 19, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 21 years 3 months old,

or 255 months and 9 days old,

or 1110 weeks

or 7770 days old,

if you were born on December 19, 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 19, 2002?

There are 266 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 19th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 19, 2002?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 19, 2002.

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December 19, 2002: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 19, 2002:

  • Arthur Rowley

    English footballer, manager, and cricketer (d. 2002).

  • George Weller

    American author, playwright, and journalist (d. 2002).

  • Will Hoy

    English race car driver (d. 2002).

  • Michele Mulas
  • Lieselotte Plangger-Popp

What famous deaths happened on December 19th?

Famous deaths on December 19th:

  • Marcello Mastroianni
    Marcello Mastroianni

    Italian actor known for his roles in classic films such as La Dolce Vita and 8½.

  • Renata Tebaldi
    Renata Tebaldi

    Italian operatic singer and lyrico spinto soprano, she is widely regarded as one of the most important italian lyrico singto sopranos.

  • Hope Lange
    Hope Lange

    American actress who made her first stage appearance at age 12 in 1945's "the patriots.

  • Joe Cole
    Joe Cole

    American rock music roadie (born 1961).

  • Haeven Bronte

    Haeven Bronte was a renowned English novelist known for her classic novel 'Wuthering Heights'.

  • Mikita Kharitonov

    Renowned Soviet physicist known for his work on nuclear reactors.

  • Catalena de Aragon

    Queen consort of Castile and Leon.

  • Evella Brontë

    Evella Brontë was a British novelist and poet, best known for her novel 'Wuthering Heights'.

  • Arlyss Brontë

    Arlyss Brontë was a renowned English novelist of the 19th century, best known for her classic novel 'Wuthering Heights'.

  • Loudon Wainwright Jr.

    Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and former editor of Life magazine.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 19th

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December 19, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 19, 2002:

  • 2003 - the events of the fictional docu-drama The Day Britain Stopped take place.
  • Roman festivals - Opalia
  • Also see December 19 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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December 19, 2002: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 19, 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 19, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 19, 2002 was Lose Yourself by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

December 19, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 19, 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 19, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 19, 2002 was Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum) by Cheeky Girls, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

December 19, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 19, 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 19, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 19, 2002 was Work It by Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

December 19, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 19, 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 19, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 19, 2002 was El Problema by Ricardo Arjona, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

December 19, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 19, 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 19, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 19, 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 19, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 19, 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 19, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 19, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Esther'S Gift by Jan Karon

Esther'S Gift

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The Mitford Snowmen became a New York Times bestseller last Christmas because readers flocked to Mitford. Esther Bolick's Esther's Gift is full of holiday spirit as Esther Bolick prepares for the holidays.

The Christmas Train by David Baldacci

The Christmas Train

By:

Tom Langdon is a tired and cash-strapped journalist who is prohibited from flying after a thorough airport security check causes him to lose control.

Red Rabbit by Tom Clancy

Red Rabbit

By:

Jack Ryan lived in England for a while as a historian, teacher and ex-Marine, long before he was elected President or head the CIA.

Abraham by Bruce Feiler

Abraham

By:

Abraham is both immediate and timeless. It tells the story of one man's search to find the common ancestor of Christianity, Judaism and Islam.

The Christmas Shoes by Donna VanLiere

The Christmas Shoes

By:

Sometimes the things that could change your life in a moment can be right in front of you.

December 19, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 19, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Densetsu no Stafy

Densetsu no Stafy

Platform: Game Boy Advance, Virtual Console

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Nintendo

TD Overdrive: The Brotherhood of Speed

TD Overdrive: The Brotherhood of Speed

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox, Microsoft Windows

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Atari

Dexter's Laboratory: Mandark's Lab?

Dexter's Laboratory: Mandark's Lab?

Platform: PlayStation

Genre: Action

Publisher: BAM! Entertainment

Delta Force: Urban Warfare

Delta Force: Urban Warfare

Platform: PlayStation, PlayStation Network

Genre: First-person shooter

Publisher: NovaLogic

Drakan: The Ancients' Gates

Drakan: The Ancients' Gates

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

history

Who was the US President on December 19, 2002?

On December 19, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 19, 2002?

On December 19, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 19, 2002?

On December 19, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 19th?

December 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:

  • 2018 - American intervention in syria, syrian civil war. the pentagon reported that it began withdrawing u.s. forces from syria. a spokesperson for the pentagon stated that the coalition had liberated isil-held territory, but that the campaign is still not over.
  • 2017 - Houthis claim that they launched a volcano-h-2 missile at al-yamah palace, saudi capital. the missile was intercepted south-bound of riyadh, and did not cause any casualties, according to the saudis.
  • 2016 - Andrei karlov assassinated: a gun attack on an ankara art gallery kills andrei karlov, the russian ambassador to turkey. russia labels the assassin, a 22-year-old police officer mevlut mert alintas (terrorist), mevlut cavusoglu, turkish foreign minister, travels to moscow for a trilateral meeting about syria. he stated that "the incident will have no impact on relations between turkey and russia."

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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.

Thursday December 19, 2002