What happened on Thursday February 28, 2002?

Here's what happened on February 28, 2002:

• Gujarat Religious Violence A devastating day of religious violence in Gujarat, India, with two major massacres: the Naroda Patiya massacre resulting in 97 deaths and the Gulbarg Society massacre with 69 fatalities, representing a dark chapter in communal tensions.
• Euro Currency Transition The national currencies of European Union member states officially cease to be legal tender, marking a critical milestone in the European monetary integration process. This event signifies the complete transition to the euro as the unified currency.
• Gulbarg Society Massacre During the 2002 Gujarat riots, a horrific attack occurred at the Gulbarg Society in Chamanpura, Ahmedabad. A violent mob targeted this Muslim lower-middle-class neighborhood, destroying most houses. 35 victims, including former Congress Member of Parliament Ehsan Jafri, were burned alive. An additional 31 victims were reported missing, bringing the total death toll to 69.
• Ahmadabad Religious Violence A tragic incident of communal violence erupted in Ahmadabad, India, where at least 55 people were killed as Hindu mobs burned Muslim homes, highlighting the severe religious tensions in the region.
• Death of Helmut Zacharias Helmut Zacharias, a renowned German violinist and musician, passed away. Born in 1920, he was a significant figure in classical music during the mid-20th century.

Events in 2002

February 28, 2002: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 28, 2002

Newspapers from Feb. 28, 2002

February 28, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 28, 2002:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $41.40
• Apple AAPL: opens at $22.15
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $58.78
• General Electric GE: opens at $39.25
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $98.49

Exchange Rates on February 28, 2002:

• 1 USD = 133.65 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.6023 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.6969 CHF
• 1 EUR = 116.07 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6129 GBP

February 28, 2002 was a Thursday and it was the 59th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 2002 can also be written as 2/28/2002 in the US and as 28/2/2002 in UK and Europe.

February 28, 2002 in February 2002 calendar

Famous people died on February 28, 2002:

• Mary Stuart

  American actress and singer (b. 1926).

• Helmut Zacharias

  Renowned German violinist and composer who made significant contributions to classical and popular music during the mid-20th century.

Famous people who died in 2002

Famous people who died on February 28th

February 28, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 2002 was Always On Time by Ja Rule, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

1. Ja Rule - Always On Time
2. Nickelback - How You Remind Me
3. Jennifer Lopez - Ain't It Funny
4. Linkin Park - In The End
5. No Doubt - Hey Baby

February 28, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 28, 2002 was Hero by Enrique Iglesias, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

1. Enrique Iglesias - Hero
2. Pink - Get The Party Started
3. A1 - Caught In The Middle
4. Puretone - Addicted To Bass
5. Ja Rule featuring Ashanti - Always On Time

February 28, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 28, 2002 was Lights, Camera, Action! by Mr. Cheeks, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

1. Mr. Cheeks - Lights, Camera, Action!
2. Tweet - Oops (Oh My)
3. Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti - Always On Time
4. Brandy - What About Us?
5. KeKe Wyatt Featuring Avant - Nothing In This World

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th is Pisces.

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February 28, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 28, 2002 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 28, 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 February 28, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 07:32 pm and setting at 08:07 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 27, 2002 while the next full moon would come on Mar 28, 2002.

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Your place in the Universe on February 28, 2002

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Someone born on February 28, 2002 is:

23 years 1 month old,

or 277 months and 26 days old,

or 1207 weeks and 6 days old,

or 8455 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 28, 2002?

There are 311 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 28th 2026.

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You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 28, 2002.

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