Discover our newspaper digital archive from May 31, 2002
Browse newspapers from May 31, 2002
Friday May 31, 2002: on this day
May 31, 2002 was the 151st day of the year 2002, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.
Is May 31, 2002 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 31, 2002, who was born and died on May 31, 2002, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 31, 2002, which were the most popular songs (ex. Foolish by Ashanti), movies (e.g. Iris, directed by Richard Eyre), TV series (e.g. The Wire) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 31st, 2002 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 31, 2002?
- May 31, 2002: What happened on that day?
- May 31, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 31, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 31, 2002?
- May 31, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 31, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
- May 31, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 31, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
- May 31, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 31, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 31, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 31, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 31, 2002?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 31, 2002?
- Who was the Pope on May 31, 2002?
What day of the week was May 31, 2002?
May 31, 2002: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 31, 2002:
- Ampquotconditions at india's border with pakistan have worsened, according to the united states department of state.
- The european union has ratified the kyoto protocol treaty. japan indicated that they would soon.
- Football world cup 2002: senegal defeats defending champion france 1-0.
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: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st is Gemini.
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 Personalized Numerology Report Now
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.
Reveal Your Destiny with a Complimentary Eastern Astrology Reading – Get Yours Now!
Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 31st, 2002 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
see horoscope and birth chart for May 31, 2002
May 31, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 31, 2002 was Last Quarter.
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 for Free Today!
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
Get your map!
Who was born on May 31, 2002?
Famous people born on May 31, 2002:
- Moses Moody
- Miyu Namba
- Sander Skotheim
- Nathan Wood-Gordon
Whose famous birthday is on May 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 31st:
![Sandrine Bonnaire]()
Sandrine BonnaireFrench actress who has appeared in more than 40 hollywood and french films.
![Clint Eastwood]()
Clint EastwoodAmerican actor playing tough-guy roles.
![Colin Farrell]()
Colin FarrellHe was an irish actor who got his breakthrough role in 1998 when he was cast as iin ballykissangel on bbc tv.
![Brooke Shields]()
Brooke ShieldsAmerican actress and model.
![Lea Thompson]()
Lea ThompsonAmerican actress and dancer.
![Tom Berenger]()
Tom BerengerAmerican actor, film producer and television writer.
![Joe Namath]()
Joe NamathAmerican football player who led the new york jets' winning campaign at super bowl iii.
![Sharon Gless]()
Sharon GlessAmerican actress, whose greatest success was as a detective in the series "cagney and lacey" (1982).
![Eric Christian Olsen]()
Eric Christian OlsenAmerican actor.
![Don Ameche]()
Don AmecheAmerican actor, vaudeville and radio star with over 50 films dating back to 1936.
May 31, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 21 years 10 months old,
or 262 months and 19 days old,
or 1142 weeks
or 7994 days old,
if you were born on May 31, 2002.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 31, 2002?
There are 42 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 31st 2024.
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.
May 31, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 31, 2002:
- Winton Dickinson
Noted astronomer who made significant discoveries in the field of astrophysics.
- Subhash Gupte
Indian cricketer (b. 1929).
- Edoardo Semenza
What famous deaths happened on May 31st?
Famous deaths on May 31st:
![Jean Stapleton]()
Jean StapletonAmerican actress and singer (d. 2013).
![Martha Hyer]()
Martha HyerTexas, united states -- actress.
![Arlene Francis]()
Arlene FrancisAmerican actress and television personality, she has been a fixture on "what's my line" for 25 years.
![Dorothy Patrick]()
Dorothy PatrickActress (torch song - new orleans, high wall).
![Jack Dempsey]()
Jack DempseyIn 1919, jess willard was defeated by american heavyweight boxing champion.
![Adrienne Ames]()
Adrienne AmesActress (black sheep 24 hours), dies in 39.
- Joseth Haydn
Joseth Haydn was an Austrian composer who was one of the most prominent and prolific composers of the Classical period.
- Emmogene Cunningham
Pioneering computer scientist known for her work in artificial intelligence.
May 31, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 31, 2002:
- World No-Tobacco Day [WHO]
- Syaday (Discordianism) (5th day of the season of Confusion, honors Apostle Sri Syadasti).
- the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary
- The Godiva procession.
- IT Day.
Saints celebrated on May 31, 2002:
- Saint Gislemerio
- Saint Mechtilde of Diessen
- Saint Petronella.
May 31, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 31, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 27th and June 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
May 31, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 31, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 27th and June 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- 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
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.
May 31, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 31, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 27th and June 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- S Club Juniors - One Step Closer
- Holly Valance - Kiss Kiss
- Sugababes - Freak Like Me
- Ronan Keating - If Tomorrow Never Comes
- '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 R&B music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.
May 31, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 31, 2002 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 27th and June 2nd. It included the following 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
May 31, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 31, 2002 was Quitame Ese Hombre by Pilar Montenegro, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.
May 31, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 31, 2002 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 27th and June 2nd. It included the following 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
May 31, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 31, 2002 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
May 31, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 31, 2002 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
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
May 31, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 31, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Medal Of Honor
By: Allen Mikaelian
Medal of Honor depicts 11 recipients of the sacred U.S. military decoration from the Civil War to the Vietnam War and examines why they went so far.
The Nanny Diaries
By: Emma McLaughlin, Nicola Kraus
Needed: A young lady to care for a four-year-old boy. You must be enthusiastic, cheerful, and selfless. You must be able to work sixteen hours with a preschooler who is deprived of sleep.
Atonement
By: Ian McEwan
National Bestseller Ian McEwan's epic novel of love, war, childhood, class, guilt, and forgiveness is a symphonic work of fiction. It contains all the pleasures of a great narrative, as well as the provocations we have come to expect of …
Three Fates
By: Nora Roberts
The #1 New York Times bestseller Nora Roberts tells a story of love and luck that will make you smile. One survivor gave up his life as an aspiring petty thief, but kept the small silver statue that he lifted. …
Gone For Good
By: Harlan Coben
Will Klein was a boy who had Ken as his hero. On a sunny suburban night in the Kleins’ affluent New Jersey suburb, Will met a young girl--a girl Will had known since childhood.
May 31, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 31, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Clock Tower 3
Mafia
Dominions: Priests, Prophets and Pretenders
Virtua Fighter 4
Armored Core 3
Who was the US President on May 31, 2002?
On May 31, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 31, 2002?
On May 31, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 31, 2002?
On May 31, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 31st?
May 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on May 31st, such as:
- 2019 - Taliban suicide car bomber kills 4 afghan civilians, inflicting more than 20 injuries on top of the four american soldiers.
- 2018 - 2018 nicaraguan protests: after violent protests against nicaraguan president daniel ortega, catholic bishops have cancelled the episcopal conference talks they had planned with the government. according to nicaraguan human rights center 11 people were killed by pro-government armed group.
- 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). may 2017 kabul attack: at least 90 people are killed and 461 others injured in a suicide bombing in kabul, near the german embassy. (reuters via sbs), the guardian
What happened in 2002?
2002 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Twelve member states of the European Union have made euro banknotes and euros coins legal tender.
- Officially, Taiwan joins the World Trade Organization as Chinese Taipei.
- Charles Bishop, a 15-year-old student pilot crashes a light plane into a Tampa, Florida, building. This evokes fear of an imitating 9/11 terrorist attack.
Do you remember 2002? Enjoy your trip down memory lane with Takemeback.to
What was the calendar for May 2002?
May 2002 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
