Wednesday May 22, 2002: on this day

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What day of the week was May 22, 2002?


May 22, 2002 was a Wednesday and it was the 142nd day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 2002 can also be written as 5/22/2002 in the US and as 22/5/2002 in UK and Europe.

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May 22, 2002: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 22, 2002:

  • The remains of chandra levy, who was missing from washington, d.c., can be found in rock creek park.
  • American civil rights movement: a jury in birmingham, alabama convicts bobby frank cherry, a former ku klux klan member, for the 1963 murders four girls committed in the attack on the 16th street baptist church.
  • Estonia hosts the eurovision song contest's first edition in a former soviet country.
  • China airlines flight 611 crashes near taiwan strait's penghu islands, killing all 225 passengers.
  • The mars odyssey discovers evidence of large water-ice deposits on mars.
  • One barge crashes into the interstate 40 bridge in eastern oklahoma. it kills 14.
  • Recent celebrity deaths (discovery): police found chandra levy's remains in a washington park.
  • Civil rights movement: a jury in birmingham, alabama, convicts former ku klux klan member bobby frank cherry of the 1963 murder of four girls in the 16th street baptist church bombing.

May 22, 2002: What were the magazines covers that day?

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

Stock market quotes on May 22, 2002:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $40.02
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $23.37
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $51.87
  • General Electric GE: opens at $32.00
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $83.76

Exchange Rates on May 22, 2002:

  • 1 USD = 124.19 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.5333 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.5686 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 114.96 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6348 GBP
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May 22, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.

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

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on May 22nd, 2002 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on May 22, 2002 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 22, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 03:47 pm and setting at 03:58 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 27, 2002 while the next full moon would come on May 26, 2002.

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Who was born on May 22, 2002?


Famous people born on May 22, 2002:

  • Maisa Silva

    World music singer.

  • David Ankeye
  • Federico Crosato
  • Ulrick Eneme Ella
  • Andrés Montaño
  • Jasmine Nocentini
  • Trinity Rodman
  • Matheus Araújo

Whose famous birthday is on May 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 22nd:

  • Naomi Campbell
    Naomi Campbell

    English actress, singer, model and author.

  • Bharat Gopy
    Bharat Gopy

    Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.

  • Charles Aznavour
    Charles Aznavour

    French music has been a rage for many decades, and it still has a loyal following.

  • Johnny Gill
    Johnny Gill

    Johnny gill is an r&b singer known for his solo career and as a member of the group new edition.

  • George Best
    George Best

    Footballer from northern ireland (d. 2005).

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg

    American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.

  • Richard Benjamin
    Richard Benjamin

    American actor, on-screen since 1969.

  • Alison Eastwood
    Alison Eastwood

    Clint eastwood's daughter; actress ("tightrope").

  • Paul Winfield
    Paul Winfield

    American actor (d. 2004).

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May 22, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 21 years 11 months old,

or 263 months and 19 days old,

or 1146 weeks and 3 days old,

or 8025 days old,

if you were born on May 22, 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 May 22, 2002?

There are 11 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 22nd 2024.

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

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

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May 22, 2002: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 22, 2002:

  • Abbye Stockton

    Abbye Stockton, also known as 'Pudgy' Stockton, was an American female bodybuilder and powerlifter who helped popularize the sport.

  • Dorothy Ferguson
  • Alexandru Todea
  • Enrico Vinci
  • Ruth Williams Khama
  • Faye Dancer
  • Manuel Padorno

What famous deaths happened on May 22nd?

Famous deaths on May 22nd:

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Margaret Rutherford
    Margaret Rutherford

    English actress (born in 1892).

  • Rocky Graziano
    Rocky Graziano

    American actor and boxer (d. 1990).

  • Joan Davis
    Joan Davis

    Actress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack.

  • Victor Hugo

    French poet, writer, novelist and essayist.

  • Joseth Roth

    Joseth Roth was an American novelist and short story writer who is best known for his novels American Pastoral and The Human Stain.

  • Kairyn Mack

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Johnchristopher Williams

    Renowned composer known for his film scores.

  • Dalessandro Manzoni

    An Italian novelist and poet, considered one of the greatest writers of the Italian language.

  • Harvin Langston

    Harvin Langston was an American poet and a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance.

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May 22, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 22, 2002:

  • Victoria Day in Canada
  • World Biodiversity Day.
  • Republic of Yemen - National Day.
  • National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka.
  • National Maritime Day in the United States.([1])

Observances on May 22, 2002:

  • International Day for Biological Diversity

Saints celebrated on May 22, 2002:

  • Saint Humilita
  • Saint Rita of Cascia
  • Saint Atto
  • Saint Emile
  • Saint Fulk
  • Saint Lupus
  • Saint Romanus
  • Saint Julia
  • Saint Renata of Bavaria
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May 22, 2002: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 22, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 20th and May 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 2002 was Foolish by Ashanti, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 22, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 22, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Foolish youtube
  2. - I Need A Girl (Part One)
  3. - What's Luv?
  4. - U Don't Have To Call
  5. - A Thousand Miles

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 2002 was One Step Closer by S Club Juniors, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 22, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 22, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - One Step Closer
  2. - Kiss Kiss
  3. - Freak Like Me
  4. - If Tomorrow Never Comes
  5. - Girlfriend

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 2002 was Foolish by Ashanti, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 22, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 22, 2002 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Foolish youtube
  2. - I Need A Girl (Part One)
  3. - U Don't Have To Call
  4. - halfcrazy
  5. - Addictive

May 22, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 22, 2002 was Quitame Ese Hombre by Pilar Montenegro, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 22, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 22, 2002 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Quitame Ese Hombre
  2. - Y Tu Te Vas
  3. - Tu Y Yo
  4. - Me Huele A Soledad
  5. - Entra En Mi Vida

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May 22, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 22, 2002 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Bourne Identity

The Bourne Identity

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Doug Liman

Starring: Franka Potente, Matt Damon, Chris Cooper, Clive Owen

Country: United States of America

Iris

Iris

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Richard Eyre

Starring: Judi Dench, Jim Broadbent, Kate Winslet, Hugh Bonneville

Country: United States of America

Kate & Leopold

Kate & Leopold

Release year: 2002

Directed by: James Mangold

Starring: Meg Ryan, Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Breckin Meyer

Country: United States of America

Scooby-Doo

Scooby-Doo

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Raja Gosnell

Starring: Matthew Lillard, Freddie Prinze Jr., Sarah Michelle Gellar, Linda Cardellini

Country: United States of America

Stuart Little 2

Stuart Little 2

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Rob Minkoff

Starring: Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie, Jonathan Lipnicki

Country: United States of America

May 22, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 22, 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:

The Wire

The Wire

Release year: 2002

Written by:

Starring: Dominic West, John Doman, Deirdre Lovejoy, Wendell Pierce

Country: United States of America

Is Harry on the Boat?

Is Harry on the Boat?

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Menhaj Huda

The Hard Word

The Hard Word

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Scott Roberts

MI-5

MI-5

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Bharat Nalluri

Verdammt verliebt

Verdammt verliebt

Release year: 2002

May 22, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 22, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Stupid White Men by Michael Moore

Stupid White Men

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With more than 3 million copies sold, Michael Moore, Oscar-winning filmmaker as well as political activist, has written a bestseller called "Stupid White Men". It tells everything you need about the great and how they got there.

The Short Forever by Stuart Woods

The Short Forever

By:

Stone Barrington, the unflappable Stone Barrington, meets two men whose lives are engulfed in lies and shadows--and who still feel the sting from betrayal that they will never forget. Between

The Summerhouse by Jude Deveraux

The Summerhouse

By:

Jude Deveraux's New York Times Bestseller is a heartwarming and charming exploration of the longings deep within every woman's soul. It features three friends who are given a chance to discover what might have been...

Sea Glass by Anita Shreve

Sea Glass

By:

Anita Shreve's novels are acclaimed internationally for their narrative power and emotional immediacy. She tells the story of money, marriage, and difficult times with richness and passion.

City Of Bones by Michael Connelly

City Of Bones

By:

A dog discovers a bone in Hollywood Hills and uncovers a murder that was committed over twenty years ago.

May 22, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 22, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Justice League: Injustice for All

Justice League: Injustice for All

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Action

Publisher: Midway Games, Inc.

Crosscountry Canada 2

Crosscountry Canada 2

Platform: Windows, Macintosh

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Ingenuity Works

Carnivores Cityscape

Carnivores Cityscape

Platform: Personal computer

Genre: First-person shooter, Action game

Publisher: Infogrames

Star Wars: Bounty Hunter

Star Wars: Bounty Hunter

Platform: GameCube PlayStation 2 PlayStation 3 (PSN) PlayStation 4

Genre: Action

Publisher: LucasArts

Boku no Natsuyasumi 2

Boku no Natsuyasumi 2

Platform: PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

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Who was the US President on May 22, 2002?

On May 22, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 2002?

On May 22, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 22, 2002?

On May 22, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 22nd?

May 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of May. 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 May 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that eight ukrainian soldiers were captured by prorussian fighters close to novotroyitske.
  • 2018 - Southern damascus offensive (april-may 2018, syria): the syrian government declares damascus, its environs "completely safe" after taking yarmouk camp from isil and hajar al aswad.
  • 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: the greater manchester police (gmp), reported that there were deadly explosions at manchester arena, manchester, england. this happened at the conclusion of ariana grande's dangerous woman tour performance. (bbc) (the guardian). the gmp confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and 50 more injured, and is treating it as a terrorist attack. no one immediately claimed responsibility.

Find out more about May 22nd

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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 May 2002?

May 2002 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.

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