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Wednesday April 24, 2002: on this day
April 24, 2002 was the 114th day of the year 2002, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is April 24, 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 April 24, 2002, who was born and died on April 24, 2002, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 24, 2002, which were the most popular songs (ex. Foolish by Ashanti), movies (e.g. Iris, directed by Richard Eyre), TV series (e.g. Verdammt Verliebt) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 24th, 2002 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 24, 2002?
- April 24, 2002: What happened on that day?
- April 24, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- April 24, 2002: What were the main match results that day?
- April 24, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 24, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 24, 2002?
- April 24, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 24, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
- April 24, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 24, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
- April 24, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 24, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 24, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 24, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 24, 2002?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 24, 2002?
- Who was the Pope on April 24, 2002?
What day of the week was April 24, 2002?
April 24, 2002 was a Wednesday and it was the 114th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 24, 2002 can also be written as 4/24/2002 in the US and as 24/4/2002 in UK and Europe.
April 24, 2002: What happened on that day?
April 24, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on April 24, 2002:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $41.05
- Apple AAPL: opens at $24.30
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $53.85
- General Electric GE: opens at $32.85
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $88.20
Exchange Rates on April 24, 2002:
- 1 USD = 129.52 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.5678 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.6427 CHF
- 1 EUR = 115.56 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6157 GBP
April 24, 2002: What were the main match results that day?
Premier League - UK Soccer
- Arsenal - West Ham : 2 - 0
- Ipswich - Middlesbrough : 1 - 0
Ethniki Katigoria - Football (Greece)
- Panathinaikos - Ionikos : 5 - 3
Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)
- Heerenveen - Groningen : 2 - 0
- PSV Eindhoven - Willem II : 6 - 0
- Utrecht - AZ Alkmaar : 3 - 2
April 24, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 24th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 24, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 24th, 2002 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 24, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 24, 2002 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 24, 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 April 24, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 04:51 pm and setting at 05:29 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 28, 2002 while the next full moon would come on Apr 27, 2002.
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Who was born on April 24, 2002?
Famous people born on April 24, 2002:
- Olivia Gadecki
Australian tennis player.
- Skylar Stecker
Youtube star.
- Exequiel Zeballos
- Erik Ring
Whose famous birthday is on April 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 24th:
![Shirley MacLaine]()
Shirley MacLaineAmerican actress, writer, and dancer.
![Kelly Clarkson]()
Kelly ClarksonKelly clarkson is an american singer known for winning the first season of american idol and for hits like 'since u been gone' and 'stronger...
![Aidan Gillen]()
Aidan GillenAidan gillen is an irish actor known for his roles in popular tv series such as game of thrones and the wire.
![Barbra Streisand]()
Barbra StreisandAmerican actress and singer, who rose steadily from 1961 to do tv, records, broadway and magazine covers.
![Djimon Hounsou]()
Djimon HounsouDjimon hounsou is a well-known movie actor, recognized for his roles in films such as 'gladiator' and 'blood diamond'.
![Jill Ireland]()
Jill IrelandBritish actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.
![Stacy Haiduk]()
Stacy HaidukAmerican actress.
![Alejandro Fernández]()
Alejandro FernándezMexican singer.
![Derek Luke]()
Derek LukeAmerican actor.
![Sue Grafton]()
Sue GraftonAmerican mystery novelist, screenplay writer and tv producer.
April 24, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 21 years 11 months old,
or 263 months and 27 days old,
or 1147 weeks and 3 days old,
or 8032 days old,
if you were born on April 24, 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 April 24, 2002?
There are 4 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 24, 2002?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 24, 2002.
April 24, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 24, 2002:
- Lucien Wercollier
Luxembourgian sculptor (born 1908).
- Jack Johnson
- Arminio Wachsberger
- Luda Schnitzer
- Manuel Fernández Avello
- Emil Friedman
What famous deaths happened on April 24th?
Famous deaths on April 24th:
![Louise Dresser]()
Louise DresserActress (state fair ship comes in mammy), is killed at 86.
![John Carroll]()
John CarrollGeorgetown university was founded by an ex-jesuit archbishop and american archbishop (d. 1815).
![Pat Paulsen]()
Pat PaulsenAt 69, comedian (smothers brothers show) dies.
![Bud Abbott]()
Bud AbbottComedy comedian abbott and costello, dies at the age of 78.
- Wallis Simpson
American socialite and jet-set woman from 1931.
- Eliazer Weizman
First President of Israel.
- Daniel Defoe
Daniel Defoe was an English writer, journalist, and pamphleteer, who is widely regarded as the founder of the English novel.
- Savien Defoe
An English writer known for his novel Robinson Crusoe and his pioneering work in journalism.
- Maxmilian Theodor Felix von Laue
German physicist awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1914.
- Cina Jilani
Pakistani writer and human rights activist known for her advocacy work and literary contributions.
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April 24, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 24, 2002:
- Genocide Remembrance Day in Armenia.
- Republic Day in The Gambia (1970).
- Newman's Day.
- 24-Hour Comics Day.
Observances on April 24, 2002:
- World Immunization Week, 24-30 April [WHO]
- International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace
Saints celebrated on April 24, 2002:
- Saint Alexander (died 178)
- Saint Maria-Euphrasia Pelletier (d.1868)
- Saint Honorius
- Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen
- Saint Egbert of Northumbria
- Saint Deodatus
April 24, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 24, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 22nd and April 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 24, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 24, 2002 was Foolish by Ashanti, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.
April 24, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 24, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 22nd and April 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ashanti - Foolish
- Fat Joe - What's Luv?
- Jennifer Lopez - Ain't It Funny
- Usher - U Don't Have To Call
- N'Sync - Girlfriend
April 24, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 24, 2002 was Unchained Melody by Gareth Gates, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.
April 24, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 24, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 22nd and April 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Gareth Gates - Unchained Melody
- Shakira - Whenever Wherever
- Nickelback - How You Remind Me
- Ali G & Shaggy - Me Julie
- Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott - 4 My People
April 24, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 24, 2002 was Foolish by Ashanti, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.
April 24, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 24, 2002 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 22nd and April 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ashanti - Foolish
- Usher - U Don't Have To Call
- Fat Joe Featuring Ashanti - What's Luv?
- Tweet - Oops (Oh My)
- Busta Rhymes Featuring P. Diddy & Pharrell - Pass The Courvoisier Part II
April 24, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on April 24, 2002 was Quitame Ese Hombre by Pilar Montenegro, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.
April 24, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on April 24, 2002 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 22nd and April 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Pilar Montenegro - Quitame Ese Hombre
- Enrique Iglesias - Escapar [Escape]
- Chayanne - Y Tu Te Vas
- Shakira - Suerte [Whenever, Wherever]
- Alexandre Pires - Necesidad
April 24, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 24, 2002 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Iris
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Richard Eyre
Starring: Judi Dench, Jim Broadbent, Kate Winslet, Hugh Bonneville
Country: United States of America
Roger Dodger
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Dylan Kidd
Starring: Campbell Scott, Jesse Eisenberg, Isabella Rossellini, Elizabeth Berkley
Country: United States of America
Unfaithful
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Adrian Lyne
Starring: Richard Gere, Diane Lane, Olivier Martinez, Erik Per Sullivan
Country: United States of America
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
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Rob Minkoff
Starring: Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie, Jonathan Lipnicki
Country: United States of America
April 24, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 24, 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:
Verdammt verliebt
Release year: 2002
Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
Release year: 2002
The Story of a Noble Family
Release year: 2002
Rockface
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Mark Roper
No Boundaries
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Violet Mendoza
April 24, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 24, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Report From Ground Zero
By: Dennis Smith
The American landscape was forever changed by the tragic events of September 11, 2001. Literally and figuratively. Dennis Smith was killed in the attack on the twin towers at the World Trade Center.
The Bondwoman'S Narrative
By: Henry Louis Gates Jr
This story tells the story Hannah Crafts, a young North Carolina slave who ran away to seek freedom.
John Adams
By: David McCullough
This Pulitzer Prize-winning biography about America's founder father and second president is a bestseller. It was brilliantly written by David McCullough, master historian.
The Stone Monkey
By: Jeffery Deaver
The Stone Monkey, Jeffery Deaver’s sequel to his huge bestseller The Bone Collector (now a feature movie starring Angelina Jolie & Denzel Washington), is "simply outstanding".
Dust to Dust
By: Tami Hoag
"[Tami Haag] is a shining example of why she's one of the most popular suspense writers." The bottom line: She leaves the competition behind ."-- People Sorry.
April 24, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 24, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Ace Lightning
Beyblade: Super Tournament Battle
Men in Black II: Alien Escape
Big Air Freestyle
An American Tail: Fievel's Gold Rush
Who was the US President on April 24, 2002?
On April 24, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 24, 2002?
On April 24, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on April 24, 2002?
On April 24, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about April 24th?
April 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of April. 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 April 24th, such as:
- 2019 - At least 60 people have been killed by floods and mudslides that occurred in durban, south africa, and the surrounding kwazulu-natal region.
- 2018 - Protests at the gaza border in 2018: israel defense forces arrest two terrorists who attempted to cross gaza's border into israel armed with a knife & a grenade.
- 2017 - 2017 camp shaheen attack - the afghan minister for defense, abdullah habibi, and qadam shah shahim (the chief of staff of afghanistan's afghan national army) resigned following a taliban attack at camp shaheen, near mazar-i-sharif, that left over 140 people dead.
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 April 2002?
April 2002 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
