What happened on Saturday June 22, 2002?

Here's what happened on June 22, 2002:

• Europe Declared Polio-Free The World Health Organization officially declared Europe polio-free, marking a significant milestone in global public health and vaccination efforts. This achievement represented years of coordinated medical intervention and immunization programs across the continent.
• Devastating Iran Earthquake of 2002 A powerful earthquake measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale struck northwestern Iran, causing significant loss of life and widespread destruction. The tremor killed at least 261 people and injured approximately 1,300 others. The disaster was further compounded by a slow and inadequate official response, which triggered substantial public anger and criticism of the government's emergency management.
• Sudden Death of Darryl Kile Darryl Kile, a prominent pitcher for the Saint Louis Cardinals, was found dead in his Chicago hotel room from a sudden heart attack. At just 33 years old, his unexpected passing shocked the baseball community and highlighted the potential health risks faced by professional athletes.
• Death of Ann Landers Ann Landers (Eppie Lederer), the renowned advice columnist, passed away at 83 after battling myeloma. She was a beloved public figure known for her witty, compassionate, and practical advice that helped millions of readers navigate personal and social challenges.
• WLAF World Bowl 10 In the World League of American Football (WLAF) World Bowl 10, Berlin Thunder defeated Rhein Fire with a score of 26-20 at the Rheinstadion in Düsseldorf, Germany. This match represented an exciting moment in international American football competition.

Events in 2002

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

Magazines from Jun. 22, 2002

Newspapers from Jun. 22, 2002

June 22, 2002 was a Saturday and it was the 173rd day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 22, 2002 can also be written as 6/22/2002 in the US and as 22/6/2002 in UK and Europe.

June 22, 2002 in June 2002 calendar

Famous people died on June 22, 2002:

• Ann Landers

  Legendary advice columnist who became the most widely syndicated columnist in the Guinness Book of Records, reaching an estimated 90 million...

• Chang Cheh
• Eppie Lederer
• Rodolfo Aricò
• Giorgio Guazzotti
• Yoshio Okada

Famous people who died in 2002

Famous people who died on June 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 22, 2002 was Foolish by Ashanti, according to the music chart for the week June 17th and June 23rd.

1. Ashanti - Foolish
2. Nelly - Hot In Herre
3. P. Diddy - I Need A Girl (Part One)
4. Eminem - Without Me
5. Jimmy Eat World - The Middle

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 22, 2002 was Without Me by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week June 17th and June 23rd.

1. Eminem - Without Me
2. Elvis vs JXL - A Little Less Conversation
3. Will Young - Light My Fire
4. Liberty X - Just A Little
5. Ronan Keating - If Tomorrow Never Comes

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 22, 2002 was Oh Boy by Cam'Ron Featuring Juelz Santana, according to the music chart for the week June 17th and June 23rd.

1. Cam'Ron Featuring Juelz Santana - Oh Boy
2. Truth Hurts Featuring Rakim - Addictive
3. Musiq - halfcrazy
4. Ashanti - Foolish
5. Usher - U Don't Have To Call

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

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 22, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:25 pm and setting at 04:11 am.

The previous full moon was on May 26, 2002 while the next full moon would come on Jun 24, 2002.

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Your place in the Universe on June 22, 2002

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Someone born on June 22, 2002 is:

22 years 10 months old,

or 274 months and 22 days old,

or 1194 weeks and 4 days old,

or 8362 days old,

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

There are 39 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 22nd 2025.

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

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on June 22, 2002.

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