What happened on Saturday October 26, 2002?

Here's what happened on October 26, 2002:

• Moscow Theatre Siege - Second Chechen War On October 26, 2002, Russian special forces conducted a high-risk operation to end a hostage crisis at a Moscow theater. Chechen separatists had occupied the theater during a musical performance, taking approximately 800 hostages. The operation resulted in the deaths of 53 separatists and 117 hostages. Russian forces used a controversial poison gas to neutralize the terrorists, which led to significant casualties and hospitalization of survivors due to gas poisoning.
• Anaheim Angels Win 2002 World Series In a dramatic Game 7 of the 2002 World Series, the Anaheim Angels staged a remarkable late-inning comeback, overturning a 5-0 deficit to win 6-5 against the San Francisco Giants, securing their first World Series championship.

Events in 2002

October 26, 2002: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 26, 2002

Newspapers from Oct. 26, 2002

October 26, 2002: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Chievo - Milan : 3 - 2
• Juventus - Udinese : 1 - 0

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Bergen - Genk : 1 - 2
• Beveren - Westerlo : 2 - 1
• Germinal - Gent : 2 - 1
• Lierse - Charleroi : 2 - 1

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• Bayern Munich - Hannover : 3 - 3
• Bielefeld - Hamburg : 2 - 1
• Hertha - Leverkusen : 1 - 1
• M'gladbach - Munich 1860 : 0 - 1
• Schalke 04 - Nurnberg : 1 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Barcelona - Alaves : 6 - 1
• Celta - Ath Madrid : 0 - 0
• Real Madrid - Villarreal : 1 - 1
• Recreativo - Betis : 1 - 1
• Valencia - Ath Bilbao : 5 - 1

October 26, 2002 was a Saturday and it was the 299th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 26, 2002 can also be written as 10/26/2002 in the US and as 26/10/2002 in UK and Europe.

October 26, 2002 in October 2002 calendar

Famous people born on October 26, 2002:

• Julian Dennison

  New Zealand actor known for his roles in 'Hunt for the Wilderpeople' and 'Deadpool 2', who has gained international recognition for his...

Famous people born in 2002

Famous people born on October 26th

Famous people died on October 26, 2002:

• Jacques Massu

  French military general who played a significant role in World War II and later in the Algerian War of Independence, known for his...

• Sally Hoyt Spofford

  American ornithologist (b. 1914).

Famous people who died in 2002

Famous people who died on October 26th

October 26, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 26, 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 26, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 26, 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 26, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 26, 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 26th is Scorpio.

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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 26, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 26, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 26, 2002 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 26, 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 26, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 09:30 pm and setting at 12:19 pm.

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 26, 2002

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Someone born on October 26, 2002 is:

22 years 6 months old,

or 270 months and 7 days old,

or 1175 weeks

or 8225 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 26, 2002?

There are 177 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 26, 2002?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 26, 2002.

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