Thursday May 30, 2002

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.

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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

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May 30, 2002 Famous Deaths


Who died on May 30, 2002?

Other May 30th famous deaths

  • Jean-Claude Brialy

    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.

  • Ella Raines

    Actress (Uncle Harry, Runaround, Impact), dies at 66.

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May 30, 2002 Zodiac


Western Zodiac - Astrological Sign

 zodiac sign

Gemini

Gemini personality

Who should a Gemini marry?

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini

Personality of May born

Chinese Zodiac

Horse chinese zodiac sign

Horse

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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

Iris

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Richard Eyre

Starring: Judi Dench, Jim Broadbent, Kate Winslet, Hugh Bonneville

Country: United States of America

Kate & Leopold

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

Stuart Little 2

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Rob Minkoff

Starring: Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie, Jonathan Lipnicki

Country: United States of America

The Hours

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

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

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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

  1. - Foolishyoutube
  2. - I Need A Girl (Part One)
  3. - What's Luv?
  4. - U Don't Have To Call
  5. - A Thousand Miles

Top #5 songs in the UK

  1. - One Step Closer
  2. - Kiss Kiss
  3. - Freak Like Me
  4. - If Tomorrow Never Comes
  5. - Girlfriend

Top #5 R&B songs

  1. - Foolishyoutube
  2. - halfcrazy
  3. - U Don't Have To Call
  4. - Oh Boy
  5. - Addictive

Top #5 Latin songs

  1. - Quitame Ese Hombre
  2. - Y Tu Te Vas
  3. - Tu Y Yo
  4. - Me Huele A Soledad
  5. - Entra En Mi Vida

TV Series

Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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The Wire

The Wire

Release year: 2002

Written by:

Starring: Dominic West, John Doman, Deirdre Lovejoy, Wendell Pierce

Country: United States of America

Is Harry on the Boat?

Is Harry on the Boat?

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Menhaj Huda

The Hard Word

The Hard Word

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Scott Roberts

MI-5

MI-5

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Bharat Nalluri

Verdammt verliebt

Verdammt verliebt

Release year: 2002

Magazine Covers

What news were making the headlines those days in May 2002?

Books

Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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American Son by Richard Blow

American Son

By:

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

A Mind At A Time

By:

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

Daddy'S Little Girl

By:

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

By:

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

City Of Bones

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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

Beyblade: Super Tournament Battle

Platform: Nintendo GameCube

Genre: Role-playing, action

Publisher: Atari Takara Nelvana

Ratchet & Clank

Ratchet & Clank

Platform: PlayStation 2 PlayStation 3 PlayStation Portable PlayStation Vita PlayStation 4

Genre: Platform Third-person shooter

Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment

Digimon Tamers: Battle Spirit Ver. 1.5

Digimon Tamers: Battle Spirit Ver. 1.5

Platform: WonderSwan Color

Genre: Fighting

Publisher: Bandai

Dragon Ball Z: Legendary Super Warriors

Dragon Ball Z: Legendary Super Warriors

Platform: Game Boy Color

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Infogrames Banpresto

Bomberman Generation

Bomberman Generation

Platform: GameCube

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: JP Hudson Soft; NA Majesco Games; PAL Vivendi Universal

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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.