What happened on Thursday October 31, 2002?

Here's what happened on October 31, 2002:

• Enron CFO Andrew Fastow Indicted A federal grand jury in Houston formally indicted former Enron Corp. chief financial officer Andrew Fastow on 78 counts of wire fraud, money laundering, conspiracy, and obstruction of justice related to the collapse of his ex-employer. This indictment marked a significant moment in one of the largest corporate fraud scandals in U.S. history, highlighting systemic financial misconduct in corporate America.
• Moscow Theatre Siege Drug Revelation Yuri Shevchenko, the Russian Health Minister, officially confirmed that the incapacitating drug used during the storming and capture of the Moscow Theatre Siege was a fentanyl derivative. This disclosure shed light on the controversial tactics used by Russian special forces during the hostage rescue operation.
• Bomb Attacks in Soweto, South Africa In Soweto, South Africa, a series of nine bombs were detonated, with one explosion reported near Pretoria. The incident highlighted ongoing tensions and potential political or criminal violence in the region.
• Pat Buchanan's Controversial Canada Comments Political commentator Pat Buchanan made controversial remarks, referring to Canada as 'Soviet Canuckistan' in response to a travel warning issued by the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs about travel to the United States. The comment reflected tensions in US-Canada diplomatic relations.
• Halloween in Greenwich Village Greenwich Village celebrated Halloween with over a million people participating in festivities, showcasing the neighborhood's vibrant cultural scene and community spirit.

Events in 2002

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

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

Stock market quotes on October 31, 2002:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $34.32
• Apple AAPL: opens at $15.99
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $53.19
• General Electric GE: opens at $25.20
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $78.67

Exchange Rates on October 31, 2002:

• 1 USD = 122.66 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.5566 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.4789 CHF
• 1 EUR = 121.26 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.632 GBP

October 31, 2002 was a Thursday and it was the 304th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 31, 2002 can also be written as 10/31/2002 in the US and as 31/10/2002 in UK and Europe.

October 31, 2002 in October 2002 calendar

Famous people born on October 31, 2002:

• Ansu Fati

Famous people born in 2002

Famous people born on October 31st

Famous people died on October 31, 2002:

• Raf Vallone

  Renowned Italian actor who rose to international fame through neorealist cinema, particularly with his breakthrough role in 'Bitter Rice'...

• Lionel Poilâne

  Renowned French master baker who revolutionized artisan bread-making, transforming traditional baking techniques and gaining international...

• Michail Stasinopoulos

  Greek jurist and politician who served as President of Greece, playing a key role in the country's political landscape during the mid-20th...

• Lello Bersani
• Yuri Ahronovich

Famous people who died in 2002

Famous people who died on October 31st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 31, 2002 was Dilemma by Nelly, according to the music chart for the week October 28th and November 3rd.

1. Nelly - Dilemma
2. Eminem - Lose Yourself
3. Cam'ron - Hey Ma
4. Missy Misdemeanor Elliott - Work It
5. Kelly Clarkson - A Moment Like This

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 31, 2002 was The Long And Winding Road / Suspicious Minds by Will Young & Gareth Gates, according to the music chart for the week October 28th and November 3rd.

1. Will Young & Gareth Gates - The Long And Winding Road / Suspicious Minds
2. Avril Lavigne - Complicated
3. Las Ketchup - The Ketchup Song (Asereje)
4. Pink - Just Like A Pill

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 31, 2002 was Luv U Better by LL Cool J, according to the music chart for the week October 28th and November 3rd.

1. LL Cool J - Luv U Better
2. Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott - Work It
3. Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland - Dilemma
4. Aaliyah - I Care 4 U
5. Sean Paul - Gimme The Light

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 31st is Scorpio.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 31, 2002 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 31, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 12:54 am and setting at 03:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 21, 2002 while the next full moon would come on Nov 20, 2002.

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Your place in the Universe on October 31, 2002

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Someone born on October 31, 2002 is:

22 years 6 months old,

or 270 months and 13 days old,

or 1175 weeks and 5 days old,

or 8230 days old,

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

There are 171 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 31st 2025.

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

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

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