Friday May 24, 2002: on this day

May 24, 2002 was the 144th day of the year 2002, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 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 May 24, 2002, who was born and died on May 24, 2002, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 24, 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 24th, 2002 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 24, 2002?


May 24, 2002 was a Friday and it was the 144th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 24, 2002 can also be written as 5/24/2002 in the US and as 24/5/2002 in UK and Europe.

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May 24, 2002: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 24, 2002:

  • 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.
  • Russia and the united states sign the moscow treaty.

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May 24, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 24, 2002:

  • 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 on May 24, 2002:

  • 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
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May 24, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 24th 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 24, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 24, 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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Discover the planets positions on May 24th, 2002 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 24, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 24, 2002 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 24, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:15 pm and setting at 04:59 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 24, 2002?


Famous people born on May 24, 2002:

  • Lucas Beaufort
  • Nicolás Figueroa

Whose famous birthday is on May 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 24th:

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    Douglas fairbanks was a prominent american actor known for his swashbuckling roles in silent films, such as 'the mark of zorro' and 'the...

  • Priscilla Presley
    Priscilla Presley

    German-american actress, journalist, author, and business executive.

  • Eric Cantona
    Eric Cantona

    He was a french soccer player and one of the most gifted athletes of his generation.

  • Kristin Scott Thomas
    Kristin Scott Thomas

    Kristin scott thomas is an english actress known for her roles in the english patient and four weddings and a funeral.

  • Jim Broadbent
    Jim Broadbent

    Jim broadbent is an english actor known for his versatile performances in both film and television, including roles in 'iris', 'moulin...

  • Alfred Molina
    Alfred Molina

    London, england -- actor (enchantedapril, prick up your ears).

  • Sybil Danning
    Sybil Danning

    American playboy cover girl, and actress in impact roles.

  • Cecilia Cheung
    Cecilia Cheung

    Actress and singer from hong kong.

  • Lilli Palmer
    Lilli Palmer

    German actress with many awards and two nominations for the golden globes.

  • Tommy Chong
    Tommy Chong

    Comedian and actor known for his role in the 'Cheech & Chong' comedy duo.

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May 24, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 21 years 10 months old,

or 262 months and 4 days old,

or 1139 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7979 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 24, 2002?

There are 57 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 24, 2002?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 24, 2002.

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May 24, 2002: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 24, 2002:

  • Wallace Markfield

    American writer (d. 2002).

  • Sandro Gindro
  • Ugolino da Belluno
  • Antonia Pantojas
  • Xi Zhongxun

What famous deaths happened on May 24th?

Famous deaths on May 24th:

  • Rachel Kempson
    Rachel Kempson

    English-american actress (d.2003).

  • Edward Mulhare
    Edward Mulhare

    Cork city, ireland -- actor.

  • Asta Nielsen
    Asta Nielsen

    Danish silent film actress known for her pioneering work in early cinema.

  • Guy Kibbee
    Guy Kibbee

    Actor (captain blood and babes in arms), died at 74.

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    At 83 years old, a heart attack kills the american comedian/toastermaster general (diary of young comic).

  • John Foster Dulles
    John Foster Dulles

    American, 52nd secretary of state united states (born 1888).

  • Mitzi Green
    Mitzi Green

    Actress (huckleberry finn - tom sawyer), is killed at 48.

  • Nicholaos Copernicus

    Revolutionized the understanding of the universe with his heliocentric model.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 24th

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May 24, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 24, 2002:

  • Aldersgate Day (Methodism).
  • Canada: Victoria Day, on this date or the Monday before it. In Quebec, it is known as National Patriotes Day (JournTe nationale des patriotes). The holiday is often referred to as "May Two-Four," -- a "two-four" being slang for a case of beer with 24 bottles or cans.
  • Bermuda: Bermuda Day.
  • Eritrea: National Day.
  • Macedonia: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Macedonian Script and Culture Day.
  • Mary, Help of the Christians
  • Bulgaria: Saints Cyril and Methodius Day celebrated as Bulgarian Education and Culture, and Slavonic Script Day.

Saints celebrated on May 24, 2002:

  • Saints Donatianus and Rogatianus
  • Saint Amadl
  • Saint Suzanna
  • Saint Sarah is celebrated in Camargue, France by the Roma or Gypsies.
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May 24, 2002: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 24, 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 24, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 24, 2002 was Foolish by Ashanti, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 24, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 24, 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 24, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 24, 2002 was One Step Closer by S Club Juniors, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 24, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 24, 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 24, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 24, 2002 was Foolish by Ashanti, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 24, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 24, 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 24, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on May 24, 2002 was Quitame Ese Hombre by Pilar Montenegro, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

May 24, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on May 24, 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 24, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 24, 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 24, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

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 24, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 24, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Sin Killer by Larry McMurtry

Sin Killer

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Larry McMurtry's Sin Killer is the first novel in a four-volume series. It is 1830. The Berrybender family is rich and out of place.

The Right Words At The Right Time by Marlo Thomas

The Right Words At The Right Time

By:

Here are some heartwarming personal revelations from some of the most prominent luminaries of our time.

Cancer Schmancer by Fran Drescher

Cancer Schmancer

By:

Part inspirational cancer-survival story, part memoir-as-a-laughriot, picks up where Fran's last book left off.

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.

If Looks Could Kill by Kate White

If Looks Could Kill

By:

Bailey Weggins is a thirty-year-old, single-again true-crime writer for a top Manhattan women's magazine. She's smart and experienced, with a sixth sense for seeing the truth.

May 24, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 24, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Pac-Man Fever

Pac-Man Fever

Platform: Nintendo GameCube PlayStation 2

Genre: Party

Publisher: Namco

Island Xtreme Stunts

Island Xtreme Stunts

Platform: Game Boy Advance; Microsoft Windows; PlayStation 2

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Electronic Arts; Lego Interactive

Circus Maximus: Chariot Wars

Circus Maximus: Chariot Wars

Platform: PlayStation 2, Xbox

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Encore (Xbox) THQ (PS2)

Disney Golf

Disney Golf

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Disney Interactive Co-Publisher Electronic Arts

Aces of the Air

Aces of the Air

Platform: PlayStation, PlayStation Network

Genre: Flight simulator

Publisher: JP D3 Publisher; NA Agetec (PlayStation); NA SCEA (PSN)

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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 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 24th?

May 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - Iran-united states relations : president donald trump orders 1,500 troops to the persian gulf and several patriot missile launchers as tensions rise between iran and the united states.
  • 2018 - Mississauga restaurant bombing: 15 people were injured when two suspects set off an improvised explosive device in a mississauga restaurant. the suspects fled immediately. (reuters),
  • 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: british police have arrested six suspects in the ongoing investigation into monday's fatal explosion. one of them was a 23-year old man. he was taken into custody on tuesday. (abc news), (reuters) (reuters2) the libyan counter terrorism forces have taken into custody the father ramadan abedi and hashem abedi of salman abedi's suspected bomber.

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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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