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see horoscope and birth chart for December 23, 2002What happened on Monday, December 23, 2002?
About December 23rd, 2002, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 23, 2002, the first human trial of an AIDS vaccine was completed, marking a significant milestone in the search for an effective HIV vaccine.
- Day of the week: December 23rd, 2002 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (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 23, 2002: What happened on that day?
- December 23, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- December 23, 2002: What were the main match results that day?
- What day of the week was December 23, 2002?
- Who was born on December 23, 2002?
- December 23, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
- December 23, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 23, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 23, 2002?
- Back in 2002
December 23, 2002: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 23, 2002:
- First human AIDS vaccine trial completed On December 23, 2002, the first human trial of an AIDS vaccine was completed, marking a significant milestone in the search for an effective HIV vaccine. source: reuters.com
- First drone-aircraft combat engagement On December 23, 2002, an Iraqi MiG-25 fighter aircraft shot down a U.S. Air Force MQ-1 Predator drone over Iraq. This incident marked the first combat engagement between a conventional aircraft and an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The Predator, armed with an AIM-92 Stinger missile, attempted to engage the MiG-25, but the missile missed. The MiG-25's missile successfully struck the Predator, leading to its destruction. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Death of Joe Strummer On December 23, 2002, Joe Strummer, lead singer of the influential punk rock band The Clash, passed away at the age of 50, leaving a significant impact on the music world. source: nytimes.com
- Bill Frist Becomes Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist was elected to succeed Trent Lott as the United States Senate Majority Leader, marking a significant leadership transition in the U.S. Senate. Frist, a Republican from Tennessee and a medical doctor, would play a crucial role in shaping Senate policy during the early 2000s.
- Victor Emmanuel Returns to Italy Victor Emmanuel, Prince of Naples and heir to the Italian Royal Family, visited Italy for only the second time since the family's ban. A recent constitutional amendment had allowed the royal family to be reinstated as ordinary citizens, symbolizing a significant moment in Italian political reconciliation.
December 23, 2002: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from December 2002
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December 23, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on December 23, 2002:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $36.05
- Apple AAPL: opens at $14.16
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $53.05
- General Electric GE: opens at $25.65
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $79.75
Exchange Rates on December 23, 2002:
- 1 USD = 120.44 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.5523 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.42 CHF
- 1 EUR = 123.56 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6443 GBP
December 23, 2002: What were the main match results that day?
Premier League - UK Soccer
- Man City - Tottenham : 2 - 3
Liga I - Football (Portugal)
- Guimaraes - Maritimo : 2 - 0
What day of the week was December 23, 2002?
December 23, 2002 was a Monday and it was the 357th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 23, 2002 can also be written as 12/23/2002 in the US and as 23/12/2002 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 23, 2002?
Famous people born on December 23, 2002:
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Finn WolfhardFinn Wolfhard is a Canadian actor and musician best known for his role as Mike Wheeler in the acclaimed Netflix series 'Stranger Things.' He has also appeared in major films like 'It' (2017) and 'It Chapter Two' (2019), and is the lead vocalist and guitarist for the band The Aubreys. [bio]
December 23, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 23, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 23rd and December 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 23, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 2002 was Lose Yourself by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.
- Eminem - Lose Yourself
- Missy Misdemeanor Elliott - Work It
- Jennifer Lopez - Jenny From The Block
- Jay-Z - '03 Bonnie & Clyde
- Nelly - Air Force Ones
December 23, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 23, 2002 was Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum) by Cheeky Girls, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.
- 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 23, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 23, 2002 was Love Of My Life (An Ode To Hip Hop) by Erykah Badu Featuring Common, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.
- Erykah Badu Featuring Common - Love Of My Life (An Ode To Hip Hop)
- Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott - Work It
- B2K & P. Diddy - Bump, Bump, Bump
- Nelly Featuring Kyjuan, Ali & Murphy Lee - Air Force Ones
- Jay-Z Featuring Beyonce Knowles - '03 Bonnie & Clyde
December 23, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.
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Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 23, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 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 23, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 23, 2002 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 23, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 08:32 pm and setting at 11:03 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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Someone born on December 23, 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,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 23, 2002?
There are 138 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 23rd 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 2002?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 23, 2002.
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Why 2002 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on December 23, 2002, a 2002 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to December 23, 2002 includes First human AIDS vaccine trial completed, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around December 23, 2002 included “Lose Yourself” by Eminem, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of December 23, 2002 included Minority Report, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
December 23, 2002 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Finn Wolfhard, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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