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US date format: 5/30/2002, UK date format: 30/5/2002
The day of the week was Thursday, under the astrological sign of Gemini (see Chinese Zodiac and Moon Sign on May 30, 2002).
The number one song in US was Foolish by Ashanti. One Step Closer by S Club Juniors was #1 song in the UK.
Iris, directed by Richard Eyre, was one of the most viewed movie released in 2002 while American Son by Richard Blow was one of the best selling book.
On TV people were watching The Wire. If you liked videogames you were probably playing Beyblade: Super Tournament Battle or Ratchet & Clank.
The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened that day: find out below.
Events | Famous Deaths | Zodiac | Calendar and Day of Week | Movies | TV Series | Music charts | Magazine covers | Books | Videogames
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May 30, 2002 Events
What happened on May 30, 2002?
Historical Events
- 272 days after September 11 attacks, closing ceremonies take place for the cleanup/recovery efforts at New York City's World Trade Center. The last remaining steel beam of steel is taken down and moved to the Fresh Kills Landfill on Staten Island.
- South African Brewing acquires Miller Brewing from Philip Morris.
See also
What happened on May 30 in history? Find out the list of May 30th major events
What was 2002 famous for? Discover everything about 2002
May 30, 2002 Famous Deaths
Who died on May 30, 2002?
Other May 30th famous deaths
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Aumale, Algeria -- Actor (Circle of Love, Cousins).
Italian entrepreneur, founder and director of the Bic Company from 1950 to1993, when he passed on the reins to his son Bruno.
Blues pianist / orchestra leader, dies of a stroke at 79.
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Actress (Uncle Harry, Runaround, Impact), dies at 66.
May 30, 2002 Day of the Week and Calendar
What day of the week was May 30, 2002?
The day of the week was Thursday.
May 30th marks the 149th day of the Gregorian calendar for the year 2002.
There are 215 days remaining until the end of the year. Calculate the number of days between two dates.
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Iris
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Richard Eyre
Starring: Judi Dench, Jim Broadbent, Kate Winslet, Hugh Bonneville
Country: United States of America
Kate & Leopold
Release year: 2002
Directed by: James Mangold
Starring: Meg Ryan, Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Breckin Meyer
Country: United States of America
Stuart Little 2
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Rob Minkoff
Starring: Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie, Jonathan Lipnicki
Country: United States of America
The Hours
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Stephen Daldry
Starring: Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, Meryl Streep, Claire Danes, Ed Harris, Jeff Daniels, Eileen Atkins, Allison Janney, Toni Collette, John C. Reilly, Stephen Dillane
Country: United States of America
Frida
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Julie Taymor
Starring: Salma Hayek, Alfred Molina, Diego Luna, Valeria Golino, Ashley Judd, Antonio Banderas, Edward Norton, Saffron Burrows, Geoffrey Rush, Roger Rees
Country: United States of America
Music charts
What was the number one song on May 30, 2002? Which were the top hits on May 30, 2002?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Ashanti - Foolish
- P. Diddy - I Need A Girl (Part One)
- Fat Joe - What's Luv?
- Usher - U Don't Have To Call
- Vanessa Carlton - A Thousand Miles
Top #5 songs in the UK
- S Club Juniors - One Step Closer
- Holly Valance - Kiss Kiss
- Sugababes - Freak Like Me
- Ronan Keating - If Tomorrow Never Comes
- 'N Sync - Girlfriend
Top #5 R&B songs
- Ashanti - Foolish
- Musiq - halfcrazy
- Usher - U Don't Have To Call
- Cam'Ron Featuring Juelz Santana - Oh Boy
- Truth Hurts Featuring Rakim - Addictive
Top #5 Latin songs
- Pilar Montenegro - Quitame Ese Hombre
- Chayanne - Y Tu Te Vas
- Thalia - Tu Y Yo
- MDO - Me Huele A Soledad
- Sin Bandera - Entra En Mi Vida
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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The Wire
Release year: 2002
Written by: David Simon
Starring: Dominic West, John Doman, Deirdre Lovejoy, Wendell Pierce
Country: United States of America
Is Harry on the Boat?
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Menhaj Huda
The Hard Word
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Scott Roberts
MI-5
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Bharat Nalluri
Verdammt verliebt
Release year: 2002
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in May 2002?
- Time: While America Slept, showing World Trade Center towers. Lack of security intelligence on imminent te
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9854
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.655
- Wired: Wired - May, 2002
- LIFE: explore magazine covers
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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American Son
By: Richard Blow
An editor who worked with John F. Kennedy, Jr., saw the last, most important years of his life.
A Mind At A Time
By: Mel Levine
Dr. Mel Levine is one of America's most well-known pediatricians and learning experts. He says, "Different minds can learn differently." Some students excel in particular areas while others are stronger in others.
Daddy'S Little Girl
By: Mary Higgins Clark
Mary Higgins Clark is America's best-selling "Queen of Suspense" and this chilling tale of murder features the deepest parts of the criminal mind.
The Shelters of Stone
By: Jean M. Auel
The Shelters of Stone opens when Ayla, Jondalar and their animal friends Wolf, Whinney and Racer complete their epic journey across Europe. They are met by Jondalar’s people, the Zelandonii.
City Of Bones
By: Michael Connelly
A dog discovers a bone in Hollywood Hills and uncovers a murder that was committed over twenty years ago.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Beyblade: Super Tournament Battle
Ratchet & Clank
Digimon Tamers: Battle Spirit Ver. 1.5
Dragon Ball Z: Legendary Super Warriors
Bomberman Generation
Financial News
Stock Markets and Exchange Rates
Stock Markets
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $39.85
- Apple AAPL: opens at $23.77
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $51.64
- General Electric GE: opens at $30.90
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $80.60
Exchange Rates
- 1 USD = 123.18 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.5344 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.5591 CHF
- 1 EUR = 115.65 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6404 GBP
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on May 30, 2002?
On May 30, 2002 the day of the week was Thursday.
What zodiac sign is May 30, 2002?
On May 30, 2002 the zodiac sign was Gemini.
Who was the US President on May 30, 2002?
On May 30, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 30, 2002?
On May 30, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 30, 2002?
On May 30, 2002 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people died on May 30, 2002?
Famous people died on May 30, 2002 include, Jean-Denis Malclès, Ricardo Espinosa.
What was the number one song in May 30, 2002?
The number one song in the week of May 30, 2002 was Foolish by Ashanti in US and One Step Closer by S Club Juniors in UK.
What were the top hits on May 30, 2002?
The top hits on May 30, 2002 were Foolish by Ashanti, I Need A Girl (Part One) by P. Diddy, What's Luv? by Fat Joe in US and One Step Closer by S Club Juniors, Kiss Kiss by Holly Valance, Freak Like Me by Sugababes in UK.
