What happened on Monday July 22, 2002?

About July 22nd, 2002, in brief:

  • Historical events: WorldCom filed for bankruptcy protection, marking the largest corporate insolvency in history at that time. This event was a significant moment in the early 2000s accounting scandals that exposed widespread corporate financial misconduct.
  • Day of the week: July 22nd, 2002 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: Hot In Herre by Nelly
  • #1 UK song: The Logical Song by Scooter
  • Popular movie: Minority Report directed by Steven Spielberg

More about July 22nd, 2002? See below for more news and curiosities on July 22nd, 2002.

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July 22, 2002: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 22, 2002:

  • WorldCom Bankruptcy WorldCom filed for bankruptcy protection, marking the largest corporate insolvency in history at that time. This event was a significant moment in the early 2000s accounting scandals that exposed widespread corporate financial misconduct.
  • Israeli Assassination of Hamas Commander Israel conducted a targeted military operation assassinating Salah Shahade, the Commander-in-Chief of Hamas's military wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades. The operation also resulted in the deaths of 14 civilians, sparking international controversy and escalating tensions in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
  • Netherlands Political Transition Jan Peter Balkenende became Prime Minister of the Netherlands, leading a coalition government comprising the Christen Democratisch Appel, Lijst Pim Fortuyn, and Volkspartij voor Vrijheid en Democratie. The transition was marked by immediate political complexity, with a state secretary resigning shortly after the new cabinet's formation.
  • Harry Potter Film Development Alfonso Cuarón, the acclaimed Mexican-born director, was announced as the director for "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban", bringing a new artistic vision to the popular film franchise.
  • Steve Fossett's Global Balloon Circumnavigation Adventurer Steve Fossett completed a historic global circumnavigation by balloon, showcasing extraordinary technological and personal achievement in aerial exploration.
  • Prince Felix of Denmark Prince Felix, a member of the Danish Royal Family, continues to represent the monarchy's lineage and traditions.

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July 22, 2002: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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July 22, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 22, 2002:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $32.40
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $14.75
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $48.95
  • General Electric GE: opens at $26.50
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $71.25

Exchange Rates on July 22, 2002:

  • 1 USD = 116.37 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.5621 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.4461 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 117.2 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6384 GBP
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What day of the week was July 22, 2002?


July 22, 2002 was a Monday and it was the 203rd day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 22, 2002 can also be written as 7/22/2002 in the US and as 22/7/2002 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 22, 2002?


Famous people born on July 22, 2002:

  • Prince Felix of Denmark

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July 22, 2002: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 22, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 22nd and July 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

July 22, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 22, 2002 was Hot In Herre by Nelly, according to the music chart for the week July 22nd and July 28th.

  1. - Hot In Herre youtube
  2. - Without Me youtube
  3. - Complicated youtube
  4. - Hero youtube
  5. - I Need A Girl (Part Two) youtube

July 22, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 22, 2002 was The Logical Song by Scooter, according to the music chart for the week July 22nd and July 28th.

  1. - The Logical Song youtube
  2. - A Little Less Conversation youtube
  3. - Anyone Of Us (Stupid Mistake) youtube
  4. - Hot In Herre youtube
  5. - Wherever You Will Go youtube

July 22, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 22, 2002 was Hot In Herre by Nelly, according to the music chart for the week July 22nd and July 28th.

  1. - Hot In Herre youtube
  2. - I Need A Girl (Part Two)
  3. - Oh Boy
  4. - Down 4 U
  5. - halfcrazy
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July 22, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 22nd is Cancer.

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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 22, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 22, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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July 22, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 22, 2002 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 22, 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 July 22, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 07:27 pm and setting at 04:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 24, 2002 while the next full moon would come on Jul 24, 2002.

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How old is someone born on July 22, 2002?


Someone born on July 22, 2002 is:

22 years 9 months old,

or 273 months and 13 days old,

or 1189 weeks

or 8323 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 22, 2002?

There are 78 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 22, 2002?

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