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see horoscope and birth chart for December 21, 2002What happened on Saturday, December 21, 2002?
About December 21st, 2002, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 21, 2002, a landmark DNA exoneration case in the United States highlighted the potential of DNA evidence to overturn wrongful convictions, leading to increased scrutiny of forensic practices.
- Day of the week: December 21st, 2002 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Lose Yourself by Eminem
- #1 UK song: Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum) by Cheeky Girls
- Popular movie: Minority Report directed by Steven Spielberg
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- December 21, 2002: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 21, 2002?
- December 21, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
- December 21, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
- December 21, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 21, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 21, 2002?
- Back in 2002
December 21, 2002: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 21, 2002:
- Landmark DNA exoneration case On December 21, 2002, a landmark DNA exoneration case in the United States highlighted the potential of DNA evidence to overturn wrongful convictions, leading to increased scrutiny of forensic practices. source: nytimes.com
- South Korean President-Elect's diplomatic stance On December 21, 2002, South Korean President-Elect Roh Moo-hyun emphasized a diplomatic approach to North Korea, advocating for engagement and dialogue to resolve tensions on the Korean Peninsula. source: reuters.com
- French Foreign Legion confronts rebels in Côte d'Ivoire On December 21, 2002, the French Foreign Legion intervened in Côte d'Ivoire to assist government forces in repelling rebel attacks, aiming to stabilize the country amid escalating civil unrest. source: reuters.com
- German Military Helicopter Crash in Kabul A Sikorsky CH-53 helicopter of the German military crashed at Kabul airport in Afghanistan, resulting in the tragic death of seven German soldiers during a military operation.
December 21, 2002: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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December 21, 2002: What were the main match results that day?
Serie A - Italian Football
- Modena - Udinese : 0 - 1
- Torino - Roma : 0 - 1
Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)
- Anderlecht - Beveren : 7 - 1
- Bergen - Louvieroise : 1 - 3
- Charleroi - Westerlo : 1 - 0
- Gent - Genk : 2 - 0
- Lierse - Germinal : 2 - 1
La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)
- Ath Bilbao - Alaves : 2 - 0
- Ath Madrid - Santander : 1 - 2
- Celta - Villarreal : 3 - 1
- Malaga - Real Madrid : 2 - 3
- Mallorca - Barcelona : 0 - 4
La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)
- Almeria - Elche : 0 - 3
- Compostela - Albacete : 3 - 3
- Ferrol - Poli Ejido : 1 - 1
- Murcia - Cordoba : 1 - 0
- Oviedo - Leganes : 1 - 1
What day of the week was December 21, 2002?
December 21, 2002 was a Saturday and it was the 355th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 21, 2002 can also be written as 12/21/2002 in the US and as 21/12/2002 in UK and Europe.
December 21, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
December 21, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 21, 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 21, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 2002 was Lose Yourself by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.
- Eminem - Lose Yourself
- Missy Misdemeanor Elliott - Work It
- Jennifer Lopez - Jenny From The Block
- Nelly - Air Force Ones
- Jay-Z - '03 Bonnie & Clyde
December 21, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 21, 2002 was Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum) by Cheeky Girls, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.
- Cheeky Girls - Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)
- Daniel Bedingfield - If You're Not The One
- Blue featuring Elton John - Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
- Girls Aloud - Sound Of The Underground
December 21, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 21, 2002 was Work It by Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.
- Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott - Work It
- Erykah Badu Featuring Common - Love Of My Life (An Ode To Hip Hop)
- Musiq - dontchange
- Eminem - Lose Yourself
- Nelly Featuring Kyjuan, Ali & Murphy Lee - Air Force Ones
December 21, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st is Sagittarius.
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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 21, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Horse personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 21, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 21, 2002 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 21, 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 21, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 06:15 pm and setting at 09:50 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 19, 2002 while the next full moon would come on Jan 18, 2003.
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How old is someone born on December 21, 2002?
Someone born on December 21, 2002 is:
23 years 7 months old,
or 283 months and 15 days old,
or 1232 weeks and 4 days old,
or 8628 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 21, 2002?
There are 138 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 21st 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 2002?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 21, 2002.
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Why 2002 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on December 21, 2002, a 2002 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to December 21, 2002 includes Landmark DNA exoneration case, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around December 21, 2002 included “Lose Yourself” by Eminem, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of December 21, 2002 included Minority Report, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
Together, those details make December 21, 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.
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