What happened on Thursday September 26, 2002?

Here's what happened on September 26, 2002:

• US Congress Authorizes Military Action Against Iraq The United States Congress passed a joint resolution authorizing President George W. Bush to use military force against Iraq as he deemed appropriate and necessary, a significant step towards the eventual 2003 Iraq War.
• MV Joola Ferry Disaster The Senegalese ferry MV Joola capsized off the coast of Gambia in a tragic maritime accident, resulting in the deaths of over 1,000 passengers. This is considered one of the worst maritime disasters in African history, highlighting critical maritime safety issues.
• Beltway Sniper Attacks Begin The first of five shootings occurred in Montgomery County, Maryland, marking the beginning of the infamous Beltway sniper attacks that would terrorize the Washington D.C. metropolitan area.
• Temple Shooting in Gandhinagar A devastating gun attack occurred at a temple in Gandhinagar, India, resulting in the tragic death of thirty people. This incident highlighted ongoing religious and communal tensions in the region.

Events in 2002

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

Magazines from Sep. 26, 2002

Newspapers from Sep. 26, 2002

September 26, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on September 26, 2002:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $33.35
• Apple AAPL: opens at $15.10
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $47.11
• General Electric GE: opens at $27.50
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $64.20

Exchange Rates on September 26, 2002:

• 1 USD = 122.6 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.5764 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.5002 CHF
• 1 EUR = 119.83 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6271 GBP

September 26, 2002 was a Thursday and it was the 269th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 26, 2002 can also be written as 9/26/2002 in the US and as 26/9/2002 in UK and Europe.

September 26, 2002 in September 2002 calendar

Famous people died on September 26, 2002:

• Nils Bohlin

  Swedish engineer, invented three-point safety belt (b. 1920).

Famous people who died in 2002

Famous people who died on September 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 26, 2002 was Dilemma by Nelly, according to the music chart for the week September 23rd and September 29th.

1. Nelly - Dilemma
2. Eve - Gangsta Lovin'
3. Avril Lavigne - Complicated
4. Eminem - Cleanin' Out My Closet
5. P. Diddy - I Need A Girl (Part Two)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 26, 2002 was The Tide Is High (Get The Feeling) by Atomic Kitten, according to the music chart for the week September 23rd and September 29th.

1. Atomic Kitten - The Tide Is High (Get The Feeling)
2. Sugababes - Round Round
3. Blazin' Squad - Crossroads
4. Truth Hurts featuring Rakim - Addictive
5. Pink - Just Like A Pill

September 26, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 26, 2002 was Dilemma by Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland, according to the music chart for the week September 23rd and September 29th.

1. Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland - Dilemma
2. Eve Featuring Alicia Keys - Gangsta Lovin'
3. Aaliyah - I Care 4 U
4. Ludacris Featuring Mystikal & Infamous 2.0 - Move B***h
5. N.O.R.E. - Nothin'

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 26th is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 26, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 09:25 pm and setting at 12:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 21, 2002 while the next full moon would come on Oct 21, 2002.

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Your place in the Universe on September 26, 2002

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Someone born on September 26, 2002 is:

22 years 7 months old,

or 271 months and 18 days old,

or 1180 weeks and 6 days old,

or 8266 days old,

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

There are 135 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 26th 2025.

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

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

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