What happened on Friday May 31, 2002?

Here's what happened on May 31, 2002:

• 2002 FIFA World Cup Begins in South Korea and Japan The 2002 FIFA World Cup officially commenced, marking a historic moment as the first World Cup co-hosted by two Asian nations, South Korea and Japan. This tournament would become memorable for its unique location and exciting matches.
• US Navy Honors 9/11 Victims In a symbolic gesture of remembrance and solidarity, the Secretary of the Navy ordered all United States Navy ships to fly the First Navy Jack in honor of those killed during the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, to be maintained throughout the War on Terrorism.
• US Reports Escalating Tensions Between India and Pakistan The United States Department of State reported deteriorating conditions along the India-Pakistan border, signaling potential geopolitical instability and raising international concerns about regional conflict.
• European Union Ratifies Kyoto Protocol The European Union officially ratified the Kyoto Protocol Treaty, a significant international agreement aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Japan also indicated its intention to ratify the treaty, demonstrating growing global commitment to environmental protection.
• New Jersey Nets Reach NBA Finals The New Jersey Nets secured their first NBA Finals appearance by defeating the Boston Celtics 96-88 in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Championship, winning the series 4 games to 2.
• NHL Western Conference Final: Red Wings Triumph The Detroit Red Wings defeated the Colorado Avalanche in a thrilling Western Conference Final series, winning 4 games to 3 and advancing in the NHL playoffs.
• Fatal Storm Damages Kennywood Amusement Park A series of severe storms swept through Western Pennsylvania, resulting in a tragic incident at Kennywood amusement park where the Whip pavilion collapsed, causing one fatality and highlighting the potential dangers of extreme weather conditions.

Events in 2002

May 31, 2002: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 31, 2002

Newspapers from May. 31, 2002

May 31, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on May 31, 2002:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $39.60
• Apple AAPL: opens at $24.09
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $52.90
• General Electric GE: opens at $31.20
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $82.05

Exchange Rates on May 31, 2002:

• 1 USD = 124.23 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.5273 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.5694 CHF
• 1 EUR = 115.86 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6398 GBP

May 31, 2002 was a Friday and it was the 151st day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 2002 can also be written as 5/31/2002 in the US and as 31/5/2002 in UK and Europe.

May 31, 2002 in May 2002 calendar

Famous people born on May 31, 2002:

• Moses Moody

Famous people born in 2002

Famous people born on May 31st

Famous people died on May 31, 2002:

• Subhash Gupte

  Renowned Indian cricketer who played during the mid-20th century, known for his significant contributions to cricket.

Famous people who died in 2002

Famous people who died on May 31st

May 31, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 2002 was Foolish by Ashanti, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

1. Ashanti - Foolish
2. P. Diddy - I Need A Girl (Part One)
3. Fat Joe - What's Luv?
4. Usher - U Don't Have To Call
5. Vanessa Carlton - A Thousand Miles

May 31, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 31, 2002 was One Step Closer by S Club Juniors, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

1. S Club Juniors - One Step Closer
2. Holly Valance - Kiss Kiss
3. Sugababes - Freak Like Me
4. Ronan Keating - If Tomorrow Never Comes
5. 'N Sync - Girlfriend

May 31, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 31, 2002 was Foolish by Ashanti, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

1. Ashanti - Foolish
2. Musiq - halfcrazy
3. Usher - U Don't Have To Call
4. Cam'Ron Featuring Juelz Santana - Oh Boy
5. Truth Hurts Featuring Rakim - Addictive

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st is Gemini.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and 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.

Discover the personality of May born.

Unlock the Mysteries of May 31, 2002! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

May 31, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 31, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Horse personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on May 31, 2002 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 31, 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 May 31, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 12:30 am and setting at 11:11 am.

The previous full moon was on May 26, 2002 while the next full moon would come on Jun 24, 2002.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in May 2002

Your place in the Universe on May 31, 2002

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on May 31, 2002 is:

23 years and 24 days old,

or 276 months and 24 days old,

or 1203 weeks and 4 days old,

or 8425 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 31, 2002?

There are 341 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 31st 2026.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 31, 2002?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 31, 2002.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.