Wednesday October 23, 2002: on this day

October 23, 2002 was the 296th day of the year 2002, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 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 October 23, 2002, who was born and died on October 23, 2002, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 23, 2002, which were the most popular songs (ex. Dilemma by Nelly), movies (e.g. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, directed by Chris Columbus), TV series (e.g. Boomtown) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was October 23, 2002?


October 23, 2002 was a Wednesday and it was the 296th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 23, 2002 can also be written as 10/23/2002 in the US and as 23/10/2002 in UK and Europe.

October 23, 2002 in October 2002 calendar

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October 23, 2002: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 23, 2002:

  • Moscow theatre siege: around 700 theater-goers are taken hostage by chechen terrorists who seize the moscow house of culture theatre.
  • Moscow theatre siege, second chechen war. chechen guerrillas held hundreds of hostages in moscow's theater, and threatened to blow it up. they also demanded the withdrawal of russian troops in chechnya.
  • Washington sniper: police said that a ransom was left at the site of the latest shooting by the suspect who is believed to have killed 13 people. the note demanded that and threatened local residents with violence.
  • Recent celebrity deaths: richard helms, former chief of the cia, dies at 89.
  • Second chechen war: chechen separatist terrorists seize the house of culture theater in moscow and take approximately 700 theater-goers hostage.

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

Stock market quotes on October 23, 2002:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $34.65
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $14.63
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $51.43
  • General Electric GE: opens at $26.95
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $74.40

Exchange Rates on October 23, 2002:

  • 1 USD = 124.62 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.5662 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.5031 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 121.67 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6308 GBP

October 23, 2002: What were the main match results that day?

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

  • Coventry - Norwich : 1 - 1
  • Sheffield United - Stoke : 2 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

  • Fulham - West Ham : 0 - 1
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October 23, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 23rd is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 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.

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Birth chart on this day

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

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


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The moon phase on October 23, 2002 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 23, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 07:27 pm and setting at 10:23 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 21, 2002 while the next full moon would come on Nov 20, 2002.

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Who was born on October 23, 2002?


Famous people born on October 23, 2002:

  • Shin Eun-soo

    South korean actress.

  • Kaelynn Wright

    Movie actress.

  • Alberto Ginés López
  • Constantin Grameni
  • Elkan Baggott
  • Derrick Kakooza
  • Delphine Darbellay

Whose famous birthday is on October 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 23rd:

  • Emilia Clarke
    Emilia Clarke

    Emilia clarke is a british actress best known for her role as daenerys targaryen in the television series game of thrones.

  • Ryan Reynolds
    Ryan Reynolds

    Canadian-american actor, most well-known for his role on the tv sitcom "two guys, a girl, and a pizza place.

  • Johnny Carson
    Johnny Carson

    American television personality, who was reportedly the host of the tonight show from october 1, 1962 to a salary of $100,000 per year.

  • Nancy Grace
    Nancy Grace

    Nancy grace is an american former prosecutor who gained fame as a legal commentator and television host, known for her outspoken and...

  • Amandla Stenberg
    Amandla Stenberg

    Amandla stenberg is a movie actress known for her roles in the hunger games and the hate u give.

  • Michael Crichton
    Michael Crichton

    American author, best-selling sci-fi thriller writer.

  • Dwight Yoakam
    Dwight Yoakam

    American country western singer, recording artist and actor 6 feet tall.

  • Diana Dors
    Diana Dors

    British actress, with a large breast and who was often a good-time girl.

  • Sam Raimi
    Sam Raimi

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Jennie Lee
    Jennie Lee

    American exotic dancer and stripper, known for being "the biggest in town.

See more famous people and celebrities born on October 23rd

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


You are 21 years 5 months old,

or 257 months and 6 days old,

or 1118 weeks and 2 days old,

or 7828 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 23, 2002?

There are 208 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 23rd 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 23, 2002:

  • Adolph Green

    American playwright and lyricist (born 1915).

  • Marianne Hoppe
  • Nathan Juran

What famous deaths happened on October 23rd?

Famous deaths on October 23rd:

  • Lino Ventura
    Lino Ventura

    Actor (french detective slap, jigsaw), dies at 67.

  • Oskar Werner
    Oskar Werner

    A renowned Austrian actor known for his roles in films like 'Jules and Jim'.

  • Linden Travers
    Linden Travers

    British actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Lou Jacobi
    Lou Jacobi

    Toronto, ontario -- comedian (dean martin show, melba).

  • Susan Peters
    Susan Peters

    Spokane, washington -- actress.

  • Robert Lansing
    Robert Lansing

    Actor (blade runner and equalizer) dies from cancer at 66.

  • Khrystian Dior

    Renowned fashion designer known for founding the fashion house of Dior.

  • Mayling Soong

    Chinese political figure and First Lady of the Republic of China.

  • Théophile Gautier

    A prominent figure in French Romanticism, known for his poetry and novels.

  • Paullette Bourgeois

    Paullette Bourgeois was a Canadian children's author best known for her 'Franklin the Turtle' book series.

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


Holidays on October 23, 2002:

  • Chemistry: Mole Day
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Scorpio in Western tropical astrology.
  • Hungary - National Day (revolution of 1956 and the proclamation of the Republic of Hungary in 1989)
  • Also see October 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Giovanni da Capistrano; Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius
  • French Republican Calendar - CTleri (Celery) Day, second day in the Month of Brumaire
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October 23, 2002: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 23, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 21st and October 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 23, 2002 was Dilemma by Nelly, according to the music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 23, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 21st and October 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Dilemma
  2. - Gangsta Lovin'
  3. - A Moment Like This youtube
  4. - Hey Ma
  5. - Work It

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 23, 2002 was The Long And Winding Road / Suspicious Minds by Will Young & Gareth Gates, according to the music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 23, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 21st and October 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Long And Winding Road / Suspicious Minds
  2. - Complicated
  3. - The Ketchup Song (Asereje)
  4. - Just Like A Pill

October 23, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 23, 2002 was Luv U Better by LL Cool J, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.

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

The R&B music chart on October 23, 2002 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 21st and October 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Luv U Better
  2. - Dilemma
  3. - Work It
  4. - I Care 4 U
  5. - Gimme The Light

October 23, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 23, 2002 was No Me Ensenaste by Thalia, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.

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

The Latin music chart on October 23, 2002 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 21st and October 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - No Me Ensenaste
  2. - El Dolor De Tu Presencia
  3. - Mentiroso
  4. - Asereje
  5. - Por Mas Que Intento

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October 23, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 23, 2002 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Chris Columbus

Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Richard Harris

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

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

The Hours

The Hours

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Stephen Daldry

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, Meryl Streep, Claire Danes, Ed Harris, Jeff Daniels, Eileen Atkins, Allison Janney, Toni Collette, John C. Reilly, Stephen Dillane

Country: United States of America

October 23, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

Boomtown

Boomtown

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Sabyn Mayfield

Strange Days at Blake Holsey High

Strange Days at Blake Holsey High

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Anthony Browne

Firefly

Firefly

Release year: 2002

Written by:

Directed by: Joss Whedon

Starring: Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Alan Tudyk, Morena Baccarin

Country: United States of America

Still Game

Still Game

Release year: 2002

Starring: Ford Kiernan, Greg Hemphill, Paul Riley, Mark Cox

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Cavegirl

Cavegirl

Release year: 2002

Directed by: David Oliver

October 23, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

From A Buick 8 by Stephen King

From A Buick 8

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WANT TO RIDE ...? A hidden shed behind Troop D's Pennsylvania State Police barracks is where you will find a cherry Buick Roadmaster that no one has ever touched.

Longitudes And Attitudes by Thomas L. Friedman

Longitudes And Attitudes

By:

This smart, insightful, and brilliantly informed book comes from the Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times columnist and bestselling writer of From Beirut To Jerusalem and The Lexus and the Olive Tree

Killjoy by Julie Garwood

Killjoy

By:

Julie Garwood is a master of gripping suspense novels. She has learned the art of creating characters over the course of her professional career.

Live From New York by Tom Shales and James Andrew Miller

Live From New York

By:

Just in time to celebrate the 40th anniversary Saturday Night Live, a new edition of LIVE NEW YORK has been released. It features nearly 100 pages that cover the past decade.

Abraham by Bruce Feiler

Abraham

By:

Abraham is both immediate and timeless. It tells the story of one man's search to find the common ancestor of Christianity, Judaism and Islam.

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

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

Dynomite!

Dynomite!

Platform: Microsoft Windows

Genre: Puzzle game

Publisher: PopCap Games

Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Platform: GameCube PlayStation 2 Xbox

Genre: Action

Publisher: LucasArts

Agassi Tennis Generation

Agassi Tennis Generation

Platform: Windows, PlayStation 2, Game Boy Advance

Genre: Sports

Publisher: DreamCatcher Interactive (PS2) Cryo Interactive (GBA)

Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter

Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: Capcom

Disney Sports Skateboarding

Disney Sports Skateboarding

Platform: Game Boy Advance, Nintendo GameCube

Genre: Sports (skateboarding)

Publisher: Konami

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Who was the US President on October 23, 2002?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 23, 2002?

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

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What is special about October 23rd?

October 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of October. 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 October 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Ancient black sea shipwrecks: a team of scientists who work in the black sea reported on the discovery of a classical greek trade ship that was built around 400 bc. it is the oldest intact shipwreck.
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi: after 5 months of fighting, the philippines armed forces announces an end of military operations in marawi's southern region.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). saudi arabian-led air strikes on yemeni capital sana'a continue after a cease-fire.

Find out more about October 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 October 2002?

October 2002 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

Discover how October 2002 calendar looked like.

Wednesday October 23, 2002