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US date format: 8/20/2002, UK date format: 20/8/2002
The day of the week was Tuesday, under the astrological sign of Leo (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on August 20, 2002).
Famous birthdays on this day include Dania Tanovic .
The number one song in US was Dilemma by Nelly. Colourblind by Darius was #1 song in the UK.
Iris, directed by Richard Eyre, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2002 while The Remnant by Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching Still Game. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Ace Lightning or Bombastic.
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 | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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August 20, 2002 Events
What happened on August 20, 2002?
Historical Events
- Five hours later, a group of Iraqis fighting the regime of Saddam Hussein occupy the Iraqi Embassy Berlin before freeing their hostages and surrendering.
- Al-Shorta, an Iraqi club, wins the Umm Al Ma'arak (mother-of-all battles) Cup for the 3rd time by beating Al-Talaba 1-0 in final.
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What happened on August 20 in history? Find out the list of August 20th major events
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August 20, 2002 Famous Birthdays
Who was born on August 20, 2002?
French-born child of noted parent, film director Danis Tanovic. She is the second child and second daughter in the family.
Other August 20th famous birthdays
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American singer-songwriter, musician and actress.
British musician, a member of Led Zeppelin which he established along with Jimmy Page. Dropping out of accountancy courses he sang with local R & B bands from 1966. In August 1968, Plant was approached by Jimmy Page to join the New Yardbirds, which later became Led Zeppelin. He remained with the band for 12 years until the death of …
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American actor
How old am I?
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August 20, 2002 Zodiac
Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign
Leo
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo
Chinese Zodiac
Horse
August 20, 2002 Day of the Week and Calendar
What day of the week was August 20, 2002?
The day of the week was Tuesday.
August 20th marks the 231st day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2002.
There are 133 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 August 20, 2002? Which were the top hits on August 20, 2002?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Nelly - Dilemma
- Nelly - Hot In Herre
- Avril Lavigne - Complicated
- Mario - Just A Friend
- P. Diddy - I Need A Girl (Part Two)
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Darius - Colourblind
- Gareth Gates - Anyone Of Us (Stupid Mistake)
- S Club Juniors - Automatic High
- Shakira - Underneath Your Clothes
- Sugababes - Round Round
Top #5 R&B songs
- Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland - Dilemma
- Nelly - Hot In Herre
- N.O.R.E. - Nothin'
- Mario - Just A Friend 2002
- P. Diddy & Ginuwine Featuring Loon, Mario Winans & Tammy Ruggeri - I Need A Girl (Part Two)
Top #5 Latin songs
- Jennifer Pena - El Dolor De Tu Presencia
- Juanes - A Dios Le Pido
- Enrique Iglesias - Mentiroso
- Chayanne - Y Tu Te Vas
- Sin Bandera - Entra En Mi Vida
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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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
Dick and Dom in da Bungalow
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Simon Hepworth
Transufômâ: Maikuron densetsu
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Hidehito Ueda
CNNNN: Chaser Non-Stop News Network
Release year: 2002
Starring: Craig Reucassel, Chris Taylor, Julian Morrow, Dominic Knight
Country: Australia
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in August 2002?
- Time: 9-yr-old manic depressive Ian Palmer represents bipolar disorder in young kids
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9865
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.667
- Wired: Wired - August, 2002
- RollingStone: Dave Matthews Band
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The Remnant
By: Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins
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Charleston
By: John Jakes
On Secret Service is the story of an aristocratic family who lived through turbulent times from the antebellum to the Civil War. They kept dark secrets and guarded their power and privilege with jealousy.
Sunset In St. Tropez
By: Danielle Steel
Danielle Steel's 55th bestseller is about the seasons of extraordinary friendship. She weaves the story of three lifelong friends who spend a month in St.
Stone Kiss
By: Faye Kellerman
Rina Lazarus has shocking news for her husband LAPD Lieutenant Peter Decker. The family of Rabbi Jonathan Levin, his half-brother has been victim to a horrible murder.
The Beach House
By: James Patterson, Peter de Jonge
Jack Mullen is a dedicated student of law. Peter Mullen is his brother and he serves the wealthy by parking cars for the Hamptons elite, as well as providing other services to their intimate needs.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Ace Lightning
Bombastic
Arc the Lad Collection
DreamCasters' Duel
Disney's Magical Mirror Starring Mickey Mouse
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $36.91
- Apple AAPL: opens at $15.97
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $51.38
- General Electric GE: opens at $32.65
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.56
Exchange Rates
- 1 USD = 118.7 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.5662 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.4997 CHF
- 1 EUR = 116.16 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6402 GBP
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on August 20, 2002?
On August 20, 2002 the day of the week was Tuesday.
What zodiac sign is August 20, 2002?
On August 20, 2002 the zodiac sign was Leo.
Who was the US President on August 20, 2002?
On August 20, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 2002?
On August 20, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 20, 2002?
On August 20, 2002 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on August 20, 2002?
On August 20, 2002 several famous people were born including, Dania Tanovic.
What was the number one song in August 20, 2002?
The number one song in the week of August 20, 2002 was Dilemma by Nelly in US and Colourblind by Darius in UK.
What were the top hits on August 20, 2002?
The top hits on August 20, 2002 were Dilemma by Nelly, Hot In Herre by Nelly, Complicated by Avril Lavigne in US and Colourblind by Darius, Anyone Of Us (Stupid Mistake) by Gareth Gates, Automatic High by S Club Juniors in UK.
