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February 20, 2002 was the 51st day of the year 2002, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is February 20, 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 February 20, 2002, who was born and died on February 20, 2002, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 20, 2002, which were the most popular songs (ex. Always On Time by Ja Rule), movies (e.g. Iris, directed by Richard Eyre), TV series (e.g. No Boundaries) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 20th, 2002 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 20, 2002?
- February 20, 2002: What happened on that day?
- February 20, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- February 20, 2002: What were the main match results that day?
- February 20, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 20, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 20, 2002?
- February 20, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 20, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
- February 20, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 20, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
- February 20, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 20, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 20, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 20, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 20, 2002?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 20, 2002?
- Who was the Pope on February 20, 2002?
What day of the week was February 20, 2002?
February 20, 2002 was a Wednesday and it was the 51st day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 20, 2002 can also be written as 2/20/2002 in the US and as 20/2/2002 in UK and Europe.
February 20, 2002: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 20, 2002:
- Robert william pickton, the most prolific serial killer of canadian history, is being charged with the first two (27) counts of first-degree killing.
- Angolan rebel leader jonas savimbi is shot dead in a military ambush
- In sri lanka, a ceasefire is declared by spain.
- Palindrome day is at 8:02 pm on february 20, 2002. officially, it's 20:02, 02, 2002 or 2002.2002.
February 20, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on February 20, 2002:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $38.99
- Apple AAPL: opens at $23.20
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $59.40
- General Electric GE: opens at $36.53
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $99.54
Exchange Rates on February 20, 2002:
- 1 USD = 133.65 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.5898 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.6995 CHF
- 1 EUR = 116.37 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6092 GBP
February 20, 2002: What were the main match results that day?
Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)
- Crewe - Wolves : 1 - 4
Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)
- Den Bosch - Groningen : 1 - 4
- Sparta - AZ Alkmaar : 0 - 4
February 20, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 20th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 20, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 20, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 20th, 2002 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 20, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 20, 2002 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 20, 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 February 20, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 10:53 am and setting at 01:49 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 28, 2002 while the next full moon would come on Feb 27, 2002.
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Who was born on February 20, 2002?
Famous people born on February 20, 2002:
- Jake Warden
Youtube star.
- Gavin Bazunu
- Thomas Bortoli
- Yuriel Celi
- Vigori Gbe
- Jassem Gaber
- Sakura Motoki
- Lorenzo Pirola
- Yeo Seo-jeong
- Boris Tišma
- Daniel González Orellana
Whose famous birthday is on February 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 20th:
![Kurt Cobain]()
Kurt CobainMusician (nirvana) (born 1967).
![Cindy Crawford]()
Cindy CrawfordAmerican model.
![Ivana Trump]()
Ivana TrumpCzechoslovakian-american news figure and socialite.
![Sidney Poitier]()
Sidney PoitierAmerican actor.
![Gordon Brown]()
Gordon BrownScottish member of parliament.
![Chelsea Peretti]()
Chelsea PerettiChelsea peretti is a comedian known for her stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, and for her role as gina linetti on the tv show brooklyn...
![Gloria Vanderbilt]()
Gloria VanderbiltAmerican entrepreneur and heiress.
![Lili Taylor]()
Lili TaylorActress (ransom and short cuts, role model).
![Jennifer O'Neill]()
Jennifer O'NeillAmerican actress.
![Lauren Ambrose]()
Lauren AmbroseLauren Ambrose is an American actress known for her roles in the television series Six Feet Under and Servant.
See more famous people and celebrities born on February 20th
February 20, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 22 years 1 month old,
or 265 months and 30 days old,
or 1156 weeks and 2 days old,
or 8094 days old,
if you were born on February 20, 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 February 20, 2002?
There are 307 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 20th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 20, 2002?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 20, 2002.
February 20, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 20, 2002:
- Branko Stanković
- Laura duPont
- Denis Kelleher
- Michel Payen
- Fredric Steinkamp
What famous deaths happened on February 20th?
Famous deaths on February 20th:
![Sandra Dee]()
Sandra DeeAmerican actress, and teenage film idol in the late 50s and 60s.
![Dick York]()
Dick YorkAmerican actor who played the role of darren in "bewitched", a long-running series starring elizabeth montgomery.
![Alexander Haig]()
Alexander HaigAmerican soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...
![John Raitt]()
John RaittAmerican actor, singer, and recording artist.
![Rosemary DeCamp]()
Rosemary DeCampAmerican actress, who was known as "yankee doodle", after playing james cagneyaeur (tm)'s mother in 1942's "yankee doodle dandy.
![Max Schreck]()
Max SchreckGerman actor (born 1879).
![Thurston Hall]()
Thurston HallActor (mr schuyler topper), dies at 75.
![Jack Ingram]()
Jack IngramActor (law of the west), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.
- Milderd Dresselhaus
Pioneering researcher in the field of carbon science and nanotechnology.
- Fredderick Douglass
Prominent African American abolitionist and writer.
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February 20, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on February 20, 2002:
- World Day of Social Justice
February 20, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 20, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 18th and February 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 20, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 20, 2002 was Always On Time by Ja Rule, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.
February 20, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 20, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ja Rule - Always On Time
- Nickelback - How You Remind Me
- Usher - U Got It Bad
- Jennifer Lopez - Ain't It Funny
- Linkin Park - In The End
February 20, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 20, 2002 was Hero by Enrique Iglesias, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.
February 20, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 20, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Enrique Iglesias - Hero
- Pink - Get The Party Started
- A1 - Caught In The Middle
- Puretone - Addicted To Bass
- Ja Rule featuring Ashanti - Always On Time
February 20, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 20, 2002 was Always On Time by Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.
February 20, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 20, 2002 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti - Always On Time
- Michael Jackson - Butterflies
- Brandy - What About Us?
- Tweet - Oops (Oh My)
- KeKe Wyatt Featuring Avant - Nothing In This World
February 20, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on February 20, 2002 was Flor Sin Retono by Charlie Zaa, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.
February 20, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on February 20, 2002 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Charlie Zaa - Flor Sin Retono
- Shakira - Suerte [Whenever, Wherever]
- Luis Miguel - Como Duele
- Alejandro Fernandez - Tantita Pena
- Palomo - No Me Conoces Aun
February 20, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 20, 2002 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
February 20, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 20, 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:
No Boundaries
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Violet Mendoza
Because I Said So
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Michael Lehmann
Leap of Faith
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Richard Pearce
Test Drive
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Lynne Vincent McCarthy
Flatland
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Eric Martin
February 20, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 20, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Up Country
By: Nelson DeMille
Paul Brenner didn't want to return to Army Criminal Investigative Division. The organization thanked him for his years of dedication and thanked him for it.
John Adams
By: David McCullough
This Pulitzer Prize-winning biography about America's founder father and second president is a bestseller. It was brilliantly written by David McCullough, master historian.
The Universe In A Nutshell
By: Stephen Hawking
Stephen Hawking's multimillion-copy bestseller, A Brief History of Time (multimillion copies), introduced readers around the globe to the brilliant theories of the theoretical physicist.
Journey Through Heartsongs
By: Mattie J. T. Stepanek
Mattie J.T. Stepanek leads us on a Journey Through Heartsongs, featuring more of his beautiful poems. These poems reflect the rare wisdom Mattie gained through his battle with rare forms of muscular dystrophy, and the loss of his three siblings …
A Painted House
By: John Grisham
Luke Chandler never told a lie or kept secrets until that September 1952. In the seventh year of his life, however, Luke Chandler was forced to openly admit that he had been a migrant worker. Two groups of workers, including …
February 20, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 20, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem
Black Shades
Dominions: Priests, Prophets and Pretenders
Dance Dance Revolution Extreme
Drome Racers
Who was the US President on February 20, 2002?
On February 20, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 20, 2002?
On February 20, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on February 20, 2002?
On February 20, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about February 20th?
February 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of February. 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 February 20th, such as:
- 2019 - According to the southern poverty law center, there has been a 30% increase in hate groups in america over the last four years. this includes a 7% increase for 2018.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: turkish military operations in afrin: prosyrian government forces are deployed to support the kurdish ypg in its fight against turkey, and the turkish-backed free syrian army (afrin region). this opens up a new front for the war.
- 2017 - According to the philippine coast guard, gunmen attacked a vietnamese ship near tawi-tawi in the philippines. they killed at least one soldier and kidnapped seven more. abu sayyaf militants are believed to be behind the attack.
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 February 2002?
February 2002 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
