Saturday October 26, 2002: on this day
October 26, 2002 was the 299th day of the year 2002, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is October 26, 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 October 26, 2002, who was born and died on October 26, 2002, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 26, 2002, which were the most popular songs (ex. Dilemma by Nelly), movies (e.g. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, directed by Chris Columbus), TV series (e.g. Boomtown) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 26th, 2002 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 26, 2002?
- October 26, 2002: What happened on that day?
- October 26, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 26, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 26, 2002?
- October 26, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 26, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
- October 26, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 26, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
- October 26, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 26, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 26, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 26, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 26, 2002?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 26, 2002?
- Who was the Pope on October 26, 2002?
What day of the week was October 26, 2002?
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: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 26, 2002:
- Moscow theatre siege: around 50 chechen terrorists are killed and 150 hostages are taken hostage by russian spetsnaz. they stormed a moscow theater that had been occupied three days earlier during a musical performance.
- Sports: anaheim angels win decisive seventh game against san francisco giants in 2002 world series. they do so with a dramatic late-inning rally that saw them go from 5-0 to 6-5.
- Moscow theatre siege. second chechen war. special forces from the russian army attack chechen separatists in moscow who were holding hostages at a moscow theatre. fivety-three of the 53 separatists are killed and 117 of 800 hostages are taken prisoner. the poison gas used to kill hostages by special forces was the most common method of killing them. most hostages who survived were hospitalized with gas poisoning.
- Approximately 50 chechen terrorists and 150 hostages die when russian special forces troops storm a theater building in moscow, which had been occupied by the terrorists during a musical performance three days before.
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: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 26th is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
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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October 26, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 26, 2002 was Last Quarter.
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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Get your map!Who was born on October 26, 2002?
Famous people born on October 26, 2002:
- Julian Dennison
New zealand actor.
- Lee Eunsang
South korean singer.
- Sorta Emma
Vine star.
- Bbwquinn
Instagram star.
- Zerfe Wondemagegn
Whose famous birthday is on October 26th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 26th:
- Hillary Clinton
American lawyer and first lady of america, as the wife to president bill clinton.
- Seth MacFarlane
Seth macfarlane is an american animator, best known for creating the animated sitcom 'family guy' and for his work as a voice actor, writer,...
- Aaron Kwok
Aaron kwok is a hong kong actor and singer known for his versatile performances in both film and music.
- Jaclyn Smith
Jaclyn smith is an american actress best known for her role as kelly garrett in the television series charlie's angels.
- Dylan McDermott
American actor, best known for his role on "the practice," mcdermottaeur (tm)'s first starring part in a series.
- Natalie Merchant
American singer-songwriter and pianist (10 000 maniacs).
- Bob Hoskins
English actor and film director, best known for his roles as cockneys or gangsters.
- Julian Schnabel
American screenwriter and painter.
- Roger Allam
He is an english actor best known for his work on stage, but he has also performed on television, radio, and film.
- Steve Valentine
Scottish actor and magician.
October 26, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 21 years 5 months old,
or 257 months and 23 days old,
or 1120 weeks and 5 days old,
or 7845 days old,
if you were born on October 26, 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 October 26, 2002?
There are 191 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 26th 2024.
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.
October 26, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 26, 2002:
- Laurrie Green
Noted physicist known for contributions to theoretical physics.
- Jacques Massu
French general who fought in world war ii.
- Movsar Barayev
Chechen militia leader (d. 2002).
- Sally Hoyt Spofford
American ornithologist (b. 1914).
- Lucio Benaglia
- Alfons Cucó
- Stuart Townend
- Carlo Cerri
- Paul Wellstone
What famous deaths happened on October 26th?
Famous deaths on October 26th:
- Alma Cogan
English singer (born 1932).
- Delmar Watson
Delmar Watson was a child actor known for his roles in classic films like 'Gone with the Wind'.
- Hattie McDaniel
American actress and singer (born 1895).
- Hoyt Axton
American actor and country music singer/songwriter (born in 1938).
- Louise Beavers
American singer and actress (d. 1962).
- Tutta Rolf
Norwegian-swedish actress and singer in film and theatre.
- Demitris Kazantzakis
Famous Greek writer best known for his novel 'Zorba the Greek'.
- Bosten Russell
Legendary NBA player known for his exceptional skills and leadership.
- Nicolae Dobrin
Nicolae Dobrin was a Romanian footballer who played as a midfielder and is considered one of the greatest Romanian players of all time.
- Masayoshi Nagata
Renowned Japanese mathematician known for his work in algebraic geometry.
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October 26, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 26, 2002:
- Nauru - Angam Day
- Austria - National Day: Anniversary of the Declaration of Neutrality (1955)
- Also see October 26 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- St. Quadragesimus
- St. Rusticus
- St. Gibitrudis
- St. Fulk
- St. Eadfrid
- St. Demetrius (aka St. Dimitrios) of Thessaloniki
- St. Cuthbert
October 26, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 26, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 21st and October 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
October 26, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 26, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 21st and October 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
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.
October 26, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 26, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 21st and October 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Will Young & Gareth Gates - The Long And Winding Road / Suspicious Minds
- Avril Lavigne - Complicated
- Las Ketchup - The Ketchup Song (Asereje)
- 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 R&B music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.
October 26, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 26, 2002 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 21st and October 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- LL Cool J - Luv U Better
- Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland - Dilemma
- Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott - Work It
- Aaliyah - I Care 4 U
- Sean Paul - Gimme The Light
October 26, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on October 26, 2002 was No Me Ensenaste by Thalia, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.
October 26, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on October 26, 2002 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 21st and October 27th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Thalia - No Me Ensenaste
- Jennifer Pena - El Dolor De Tu Presencia
- Enrique Iglesias - Mentiroso
- Las Ketchup - Asereje
- Gilberto Santa Rosa - Por Mas Que Intento
October 26, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 26, 2002 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
October 26, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 26, 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:
October 26, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 26, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
October 26, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 26, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on October 26, 2002?
On October 26, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 26, 2002?
On October 26, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on October 26, 2002?
On October 26, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 26th?
October 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of October. 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 October 26th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. israel responds to 40 palestinian rockets by launching 80 air strikes against what israel claims are hamas and iranian-controlled weapons factories in gaza. soon afterward, islamic jihad announces a egypt-mediated ceasefire.
- 2017 - Russian interference in 2016 us elections: twitter bans ads from russian news agencies rt or sputnik. this is based on u.s intelligence's conclusion, that both tried to interfere with 2016 u.s. presidential elections on behalf of russia.
- 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a militant group affiliated to isil seizes qandala, a coastal town in the autonomous puntland area.
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 October 2002?
October 2002 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.