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Get your FREE Moon ReadingFriday May 24, 2002
US date format: 5/24/2002, UK date format: 24/5/2002
The day of the week was Friday, under the astrological sign of Gemini (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on May 24, 2002).
The number one song in US was Foolish by Ashanti. One Step Closer by S Club Juniors was #1 song in the UK.
The Bourne Identity, directed by Doug Liman, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2002 while The Summons by John Grisham was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching The Wire. If you liked videogames you were probably playing DoDonPachi DaiOuJou or Dragon Quest Characters: Torneko no Daibōken 3.
The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened that day: find out below.
Events | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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May 24, 2002 Events
What happened on May 24, 2002?
Historical Events
- The Moscow Treaty is signed by Russia and the United States.
- A journal called Science reports that a new, naturally occurring amino acid was discovered in archaic bacteria. This new amino acid is being called Pyrrolysine by scientists.
See also
What happened on May 24 in history? Find out the list of May 24th major events
What was 2002 famous for? Discover everything about 2002
May 24, 2002 Famous Deaths
Who died on May 24, 2002?
Other May 24th famous deaths
American bassist (Slipknot) (Born 1972).
British politician who became Prime Minister 3/04/1974 upon Edward Heath’s resignation.
German-born rocket scientist (Born 1906).
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Cork City, Ireland -- Actor (Daniel Gregg-Ghost & Mrs Muir).
May 24, 2002 Day of the Week and Calendar
What day of the week was May 24, 2002?
The day of the week was Friday.
May 24th marks the 143rd day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2002.
There are 221 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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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
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Richard Eyre
Starring: Judi Dench, Jim Broadbent, Kate Winslet, Hugh Bonneville
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
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
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Rob Minkoff
Starring: Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie, Jonathan Lipnicki
Country: United States of America
Music charts
What was the number one song on May 24, 2002? Which were the top hits on May 24, 2002?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Ashanti - Foolish
- P. Diddy - I Need A Girl (Part One)
- Fat Joe - What's Luv?
- Usher - U Don't Have To Call
- Vanessa Carlton - A Thousand Miles
Top #5 songs in the UK
- S Club Juniors - One Step Closer
- Holly Valance - Kiss Kiss
- Sugababes - Freak Like Me
- Ronan Keating - If Tomorrow Never Comes
- 'N Sync - Girlfriend
Top #5 R&B songs
- Ashanti - Foolish
- P. Diddy Featuring Usher & Loon - I Need A Girl (Part One)
- Usher - U Don't Have To Call
- Musiq - halfcrazy
- Truth Hurts Featuring Rakim - Addictive
Top #5 Latin songs
- Pilar Montenegro - Quitame Ese Hombre
- Chayanne - Y Tu Te Vas
- Thalia - Tu Y Yo
- MDO - Me Huele A Soledad
- Sin Bandera - Entra En Mi Vida
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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The Wire
Release year: 2002
Written by: David Simon
Starring: Dominic West, John Doman, Deirdre Lovejoy, Wendell Pierce
Country: United States of America
Is Harry on the Boat?
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Menhaj Huda
The Hard Word
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Scott Roberts
MI-5
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Bharat Nalluri
Verdammt verliebt
Release year: 2002
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in May 2002?
- Time: Comic book superhero Spiderman, from MediaBank.
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9853
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.655
- Wired: Wired - May, 2002
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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The Summons
By: John Grisham
Ray Atlee is an associate professor of law at University of Virginia. He is 43 years old, single and still dealing with the shocks of a surprise separation. Forrest, his younger brother, redefines the concept of a black sheep in …
Odd Girl Out
By: Rachel Simmons
REVISED AND UPDATED WITH NEW MATERIAL ON CYBERBULLYING andHELPING GIRLS HANDLING THE DANGERS of LIFE ONLINE
American Son
By: Richard Blow
An editor who worked with John F. Kennedy, Jr., saw the last, most important years of his life.
Everything'S Eventual
By: Stephen King
Stephen King, the #1 New York Times bestseller and undisputed King of Horror, has compiled another collection of spine-tingling stories that will keep you up at night.
The Summerhouse
By: Jude Deveraux
Jude Deveraux's New York Times Bestseller is a heartwarming and charming exploration of the longings deep within every woman's soul. It features three friends who are given a chance to discover what might have been...
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
DoDonPachi DaiOuJou
Dragon Quest Characters: Torneko no Daibōken 3
Coloball 2002
E.T.: Interplanetary Mission
Armored Core 3
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $41.00
- Apple AAPL: opens at $24.99
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $54.14
- General Electric GE: opens at $32.95
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $83.65
Exchange Rates
- 1 USD = 124.63 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.5332 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.5825 CHF
- 1 EUR = 114.81 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6321 GBP
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on May 24, 2002?
On May 24, 2002 the day of the week was Friday.
What zodiac sign is May 24, 2002?
On May 24, 2002 the zodiac sign was Gemini.
Who was the US President on May 24, 2002?
On May 24, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 24, 2002?
On May 24, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 24, 2002?
On May 24, 2002 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people died on May 24, 2002?
Famous people died on May 24, 2002 include, Xi Zhongxun, Xi Zhongxun.
What was the number one song in May 24, 2002?
The number one song in the week of May 24, 2002 was Foolish by Ashanti in US and One Step Closer by S Club Juniors in UK.
What were the top hits on May 24, 2002?
The top hits on May 24, 2002 were Foolish by Ashanti, I Need A Girl (Part One) by P. Diddy, What's Luv? by Fat Joe in US and One Step Closer by S Club Juniors, Kiss Kiss by Holly Valance, Freak Like Me by Sugababes in UK.
