What happened on Wednesday October 23, 2002?

Here's what happened on October 23, 2002:

• Moscow Theatre Siege On October 23, 2002, approximately 50 Chechen rebels launched a dramatic and terrifying hostage crisis at the Moscow Palace of Culture theater during a performance. The militants seized control of the venue, taking around 700 theater-goers captive. This event was part of the ongoing Second Chechen War and represented a significant terrorist attack in the heart of Moscow.
• Washington Sniper Incident During the Washington sniper case, police reported that a ransom note was left at a shooting site. The note, left by the suspected serial killer, demanded payment and threatened local residents with further violence. The suspect was believed to have already killed 13 people at this point, causing widespread fear and panic in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area.
• Death of Richard Helms Richard Helms, a prominent American intelligence official who served as the Director of Central Intelligence from 1966 to 1973, passed away at the age of 89. Helms was a significant figure in U.S. intelligence during the Cold War era, known for his long career in the CIA and his complex legacy in American foreign policy.
• Death of Elizabeth Pakenham Elizabeth Pakenham, Countess of Longford, a distinguished British historian, died at the age of 96. She was known for her scholarly works and contributions to historical research and writing.
• Death of Marianne Hoppe Marianne Hoppe, a renowned German theater and film actress famous for her role in 'Der Schimmelreiter', passed away at the age of 93. She was a significant figure in 20th-century German performing arts.

Events in 2002

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

Magazines from Oct. 23, 2002

Newspapers from Oct. 23, 2002

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

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

Famous people died on October 23, 2002:

• Adolph Green

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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.

1. Nelly - Dilemma
2. Eve - Gangsta Lovin'
3. Kelly Clarkson - A Moment Like This
4. Cam'ron - Hey Ma
5. Missy Misdemeanor Elliott - 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.

1. Will Young & Gareth Gates - The Long And Winding Road / Suspicious Minds
2. Avril Lavigne - Complicated
3. Las Ketchup - The Ketchup Song (Asereje)
4. Pink - 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 music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.

1. LL Cool J - Luv U Better
2. Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland - Dilemma
3. Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott - Work It
4. Aaliyah - I Care 4 U
5. Sean Paul - Gimme The Light

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 23, 2002 was Waning gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on October 23, 2002

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Someone born on October 23, 2002 is:

22 years 6 months old,

or 270 months and 10 days old,

or 1175 weeks and 3 days old,

or 8228 days old,

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

There are 173 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 23rd 2025.

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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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