Thursday May 23, 2002: on this day

May 23, 2002 was the 143rd day of the year 2002, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 23, 2002 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 23, 2002, who was born and died on May 23, 2002, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 2002, which were the most popular songs (ex. Foolish by Ashanti), movies (e.g. The Bourne Identity, directed by Doug Liman), TV series (e.g. The Wire) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 23rd, 2002 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 23, 2002?


May 23, 2002 was a Thursday and it was the 143rd day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 2002 can also be written as 5/23/2002 in the US and as 23/5/2002 in UK and Europe.

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May 23, 2002: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 23, 2002:

  • After the ratification of the kyoto protocol by iceland, the ''55 party'' clause has been reached.
  • Recent celebrity deaths: sam snead, a golfer, dies at 89.
  • In the kashmir region, tensions between india and pakistan are intensifying. both countries have nuclear weapons.
  • The "55 parties" clause of the kyoto protocol is reached after its ratification by iceland.

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

Stock market quotes on May 23, 2002:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $40.75
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $24.45
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $53.70
  • General Electric GE: opens at $32.10
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $84.25

Exchange Rates on May 23, 2002:

  • 1 USD = 124.89 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.5339 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.5774 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 115.11 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6335 GBP
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May 23, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

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 23, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Discover the planets positions on May 23rd, 2002 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on May 23, 2002 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 23, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 05:01 pm and setting at 04:27 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 23, 2002?


Famous people born on May 23, 2002:

  • Sam Bell
  • Marco Matasic

Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.

  • Joan Collins
    Joan Collins

    British actress and beautiful teen model.

  • Drew Carey
    Drew Carey

    American comedian, actor, and writer.

  • Rosemary Clooney
    Rosemary Clooney

    American singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.

  • Artie Shaw
    Artie Shaw

    American jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).

  • Tom Tykwer
    Tom Tykwer

    German filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Deborah Adair
    Deborah Adair

    Actress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).

  • Betty Garrett
    Betty Garrett

    American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

  • Barbara Barrie
    Barbara Barrie

    American actor and author.

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May 23, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 21 years 10 months old,

or 262 months and 27 days old,

or 1143 weeks and 1 day old,

or 8002 days old,

if you were born on May 23, 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 23, 2002?

There are 34 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.

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

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 23, 2002.

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


Famous people died on May 23, 2002:

  • Sam Snead

    Legendary golfer known for his smooth swing and record-setting career.

  • Big Bill Neidjie

    Australian activist and last speaker of the gaagudju language (b. ).

  • Umberto Bindi
  • Claudia Poggiani
  • Lina Mangiacapre
  • Mary Lanier
  • Dorothy Spencer
  • Josef Bau

What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?

Famous deaths on May 23rd:

  • Roger Moore
    Roger Moore

    British actor.

  • Sterling Hayden
    Sterling Hayden

    American actor and author.

  • Anne Meara
    Anne Meara

    American actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Patrick Cargill
    Patrick Cargill

    Actor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    American actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).

  • Moms Mabley
    Moms Mabley

    American comedian and actor (b. 1894).

  • Dorothy Hyson
    Dorothy Hyson

    Actress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.

  • Nydia Westman
    Nydia Westman

    Actress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.

  • John D. Rockefeller

    American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.

  • Kawena Pukui

    Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...

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May 23, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 23, 2002:

  • World Turtle Day
  • Discordianism: Day of Disunity
  • Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb

Observances on May 23, 2002:

  • International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Saints celebrated on May 23, 2002:

  • Saint Desiderius
  • Saint Guibert of Gemblours
  • Saint Montana
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May 23, 2002: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 2002 was Foolish by Ashanti, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 23, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 2002 was One Step Closer by S Club Juniors, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 23, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 2002 was Foolish by Ashanti, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 23, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 23, 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 23, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 23, 2002 was Quitame Ese Hombre by Pilar Montenegro, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 23, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 23, 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 23, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 23, 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 23, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 23, 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 23, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 23, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Small Wonder by Barbara Kingsolver

Small Wonder

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The beloved author of High Tide Tucson presents a new collection of essays that reflects on one of history's darkest moments. It is a long love song to the world she loves.

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.

Stupid White Men by Michael Moore

Stupid White Men

By:

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.

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.

The Shelters of Stone by Jean M. Auel

The Shelters of Stone

By:

The Shelters of Stone opens when Ayla, Jondalar and their animal friends Wolf, Whinney and Racer complete their epic journey across Europe. They are met by Jondalar’s people, the Zelandonii.

May 23, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 23, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cubivore: Survival of the Fittest

Cubivore: Survival of the Fittest

Platform: GameCube

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: JP Nintendo; NA Atlus

Ashen Empires

Ashen Empires

Platform: Windows

Genre: MMORPG

Publisher: Pixel Mine(current), Iron Will Games (former), Asylumsoft Inc. (original), TKO Games (former)

DoDonPachi DaiOuJou

DoDonPachi DaiOuJou

Platform: Arcade, PlayStation 2, iOS

Genre: Manic shooter

Publisher: JP AMI; JP Arika

Boku no Natsuyasumi 2

Boku no Natsuyasumi 2

Platform: PlayStation 2, PlayStation Portable

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment

Austin Powers Pinball

Austin Powers Pinball

Platform: PlayStation, Windows

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Gotham Games

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Who was the US President on May 23, 2002?

On May 23, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 2002?

On May 23, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 23, 2002?

On May 23, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 23rd?

May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
  • 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
  • 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),

Find out more about May 23rd

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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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