What happened on Friday February 22, 2002?

Here's what happened on February 22, 2002:

• Death of Jonas Savimbi in Angola Angolan political and rebel leader Jonas Savimbi was killed in a military ambush, marking a significant moment in Angola's long-running civil conflict. Savimbi, the leader of UNITA (National Union for the Total Independence of Angola), was a prominent figure in the Angolan resistance movement and had been a key player in the country's complex political landscape.
• Norwegian-Facilitated Ceasefire in Sri Lanka A ceasefire brokered by Norwegian diplomats begins in Sri Lanka, representing a potential diplomatic breakthrough in the long-standing conflict between the government and Tamil Tiger rebels. This diplomatic effort aimed to reduce tensions and create a pathway for peaceful negotiations.
• Chuck Jones Passes Away Chuck Jones, the legendary Academy Award-winning animator renowned for his groundbreaking work with Warner Bros., died at the age of 89 from congestive heart failure. Jones was a pivotal figure in animation history, known for creating iconic characters and revolutionizing cartoon storytelling.
• Military Helicopter Crash in the Philippines A MH-47E Chinook helicopter crashed into the ocean near the Philippines, resulting in the tragic loss of all 10 personnel aboard. The incident highlighted the inherent risks in military aviation operations in challenging maritime environments.

Events in 2002

February 22, 2002: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 22, 2002

Newspapers from Feb. 22, 2002

February 22, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 22, 2002:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $39.40
• Apple AAPL: opens at $21.66
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $58.05
• General Electric GE: opens at $37.52
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $96.38

Exchange Rates on February 22, 2002:

• 1 USD = 134.13 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.5954 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.689 CHF
• 1 EUR = 117.39 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.611 GBP

February 22, 2002: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Louvieroise - Gent : 3 - 1

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Mannheim - Aachen : 3 - 1
• Saarbrucken - Greuther Furth : 0 - 3

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Norwich - Preston : 3 - 0

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Tranmere - Swindon : 0 - 0

February 22, 2002 was a Friday and it was the 53rd day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 22, 2002 can also be written as 2/22/2002 in the US and as 22/2/2002 in UK and Europe.

February 22, 2002 in February 2002 calendar

Famous people died on February 22, 2002:

• Daniel Pearl

  American journalist tragically kidnapped and murdered in Pakistan in 2002, becoming a symbol of press freedom and journalistic courage...

• Chuck Jones

  Legendary American animator, director, and producer best known for creating iconic Looney Tunes characters and revolutionizing animated...

• Roden Cutler

  Prominent Australian military officer and politician who served as the 32nd Governor of New South Wales, recognized for his distinguished...

• Jonas Savimbi

  Prominent Angolan political and military leader who founded UNITA, a major anti-communist rebel movement during Angola's civil war.

• Raymond Firth

Famous people who died in 2002

Famous people who died on February 22nd

February 22, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 22, 2002 was Always On Time by Ja Rule, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

1. Ja Rule - Always On Time
2. Nickelback - How You Remind Me
3. Usher - U Got It Bad
4. Jennifer Lopez - Ain't It Funny
5. Linkin Park - In The End

February 22, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 22, 2002 was Hero by Enrique Iglesias, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

1. Enrique Iglesias - Hero
2. Pink - Get The Party Started
3. A1 - Caught In The Middle
4. Puretone - Addicted To Bass
5. Ja Rule featuring Ashanti - Always On Time

February 22, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 22, 2002 was Always On Time by Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

1. Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti - Always On Time
2. Michael Jackson - Butterflies
3. Brandy - What About Us?
4. Tweet - Oops (Oh My)
5. KeKe Wyatt Featuring Avant - Nothing In This World

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 22nd is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 22, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 22, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 22, 2002 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 22, 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 February 22, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 12:19 pm and setting at 03:56 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 28, 2002 while the next full moon would come on Feb 27, 2002.

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Your place in the Universe on February 22, 2002

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Someone born on February 22, 2002 is:

23 years 4 months old,

or 280 months and 9 days old,

or 1218 weeks and 4 days old,

or 8530 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 22, 2002?

There are 236 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 22nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 22, 2002?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 22, 2002.

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