What happened on Tuesday July 23, 2002?

About July 23rd, 2002, in brief:

  • Historical events: On this day, commemorating the historic moment 40 years earlier when Telstar satellite transmitted the first trans-Atlantic television signal, marking a significant milestone in global telecommunications technology.
  • Day of the week: July 23rd, 2002 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (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 23rd, 2002? See below for more news and curiosities on July 23rd, 2002.

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July 23, 2002: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 23, 2002:

  • 40th Anniversary of First Trans-Atlantic TV Signal On this day, commemorating the historic moment 40 years earlier when Telstar satellite transmitted the first trans-Atlantic television signal, marking a significant milestone in global telecommunications technology.
  • Major Research Awards in Post-Genomic Research Secretary Abraham announced five significant research awards totaling $103 million for post-genomic research, supporting cutting-edge scientific exploration in genetic and molecular studies over the next five years.
  • Death of Leo McKern, Renowned Actor Leo McKern, a celebrated Australian actor known for his versatile performances in film and television, passed away. McKern was particularly famous for his roles in various stage, film, and TV productions.
  • Death of William L. Pierce, White Supremacist Author Dr. William L. Pierce, a prominent American white supremacist author and founder of the Neo-Nazi organization National Alliance, passed away. Known for his racist ideology and influential writings, Pierce was a controversial figure in extremist political circles.
  • Record-Breaking Underwater Dive by Vittorio Innocente Italian diver Vittorio Innocente achieved a remarkable underwater depth record, descending 52.5 meters on the ocean floor near Genoa, Italy, demonstrating exceptional diving skills and endurance.

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July 23, 2002: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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July 23, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on July 23, 2002:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $30.70
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $14.90
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $46.49
  • General Electric GE: opens at $25.98
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $68.25

Exchange Rates on July 23, 2002:

  • 1 USD = 117.76 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.5864 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.4741 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 116.1 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.633 GBP
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What day of the week was July 23, 2002?


July 23, 2002 was a Tuesday and it was the 204th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 23, 2002 can also be written as 7/23/2002 in the US and as 23/7/2002 in UK and Europe.

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July 23, 2002: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 23, 2002:

  • Leo McKern
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  • Chaim Potok

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July 23, 2002: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 23, 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 23, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 23, 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 23, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 23, 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 23, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 23, 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 23, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 23rd is Leo.

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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo 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 23, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 23, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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July 23, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 23, 2002 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 23, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 08:17 pm and setting at 05:39 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 23, 2002?


Someone born on July 23, 2002 is:

22 years 9 months old,

or 273 months

or 1187 weeks and 1 day old,

or 8310 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 23, 2002?

There are 91 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 23, 2002?

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