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January 03, 2002 was the 3rd day of the year 2002, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is January 03, 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 January 03, 2002, who was born and died on January 03, 2002, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 03, 2002, which were the most popular songs (ex. How You Remind Me by Nickelback), movies (e.g. Iris, directed by Richard Eyre), TV series (e.g. Justice League) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 3rd, 2002 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 03, 2002?
- January 03, 2002: What happened on that day?
- January 03, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 03, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 03, 2002?
- January 03, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 03, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
- January 03, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 03, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
- January 03, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 03, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 03, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 03, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 03, 2002?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 03, 2002?
- Who was the Pope on January 03, 2002?
What day of the week was January 03, 2002?
January 03, 2002 was a Thursday and it was the 3rd day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 03, 2002 can also be written as 1/3/2002 in the US and as 3/1/2002 in UK and Europe.
January 03, 2002: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 03, 2002:
- Freddy heineken, the beer brewer and grandfather of the brewery's founder, died at home at the age 78.
January 03, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on January 03, 2002:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $39.98
- Apple AAPL: opens at $23.75
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $67.11
- General Electric GE: opens at $40.45
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $121.50
Exchange Rates on January 03, 2002:
- 1 USD = 131.74 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.597 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.6486 CHF
- 1 EUR = 118.53 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6257 GBP
January 03, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 3rd is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 03, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 03, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on January 3rd, 2002 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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January 03, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 03, 2002 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 03, 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 January 03, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 09:45 pm and setting at 11:11 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 30, 2001 while the next full moon would come on Jan 28, 2002.
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Who was born on January 03, 2002?
Famous people born on January 03, 2002:
- Stephanie Gomez
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- Jake Davis
- Nico González
- Myles Murphy
- Bruno Amione
- Katja Wienerroither
- Anna Špynëva
- Vladislav Samko
Whose famous birthday is on January 3rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 3rd:
![Mel Gibson]()
Mel GibsonAmerican-australian actor, whose irish-catholic parents moved to australia when he turned 12.
![Victoria Principal]()
Victoria PrincipalVictoria principal is a well-known american actress, best known for her role as pamela barnes ewing on the tv series dallas.
![Jim Ross]()
Jim RossJim ross is a retired professional wrestling commentator and talent relations executive, best known for his long tenure with wwe and his...
![Jodie Whittaker]()
Jodie WhittakerJodie whittaker is a british actress known for her role as the thirteenth doctor in the television series doctor who.
![John Thaw]()
John ThawEnglish actor and producer, played inspector morse (d. 2002).
![George Martin]()
George MartinAn english record producer, arranger and composer.
![Nicole Beharie]()
Nicole BeharieAn American actress known for her roles in films like 'Shame', 'Sleepy Hollow', and 'Miss Juneteenth'.
![Anna May Wong]()
Anna May WongActress (thief in baghdad), passes away at 56.
![Dabney Coleman]()
Dabney ColemanAmerican actor, 6 feet tall, mustached, of tv and films.
![Jason Marsden]()
Jason MarsdenActor (general hospital, eddie-munsters today).
January 03, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 22 years 3 months old,
or 267 months and 17 days old,
or 1163 weeks and 2 days old,
or 8143 days old,
if you were born on January 03, 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 January 03, 2002?
There are 258 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 3rd 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 03, 2002?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on January 03, 2002.
January 03, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 03, 2002:
- Miki Dora
American surfer and surfboard shaper known for his rebellious lifestyle.
- Freddy Heineken
Freddy Heineken was a Dutch businessman who was the CEO of Heineken International, a major brewing company.
- Satish Dhawan
Indian engineer (d. 2002).
- Juan Garcia Esquivel
Mexican band leader (born 1918).
- Antonio Todde
- Alfred Henry «Freddy» Heineken
What famous deaths happened on January 3rd?
Famous deaths on January 3rd:
![Judith Anderson]()
Judith AndersonActress in star trek 3 dies from pneumonia at 93.
![Howard McNear]()
Howard McNearLos angeles, california -- actor.
![Heather Sears]()
Heather SearsLondon, england -- actress (room at the top).
![William Cagney]()
William CagneyActor in torrid zone, dies at 82 from a heart attack.
- Joshiah Wedgwood
Renowned English potter and entrepreneur.
- Joseph Joffre
French soldier who was the marshall of his nation and commanded armies in the first two years after ww i. he stopped the german invasion in...
- Bronc
Renowned rodeo cowboy known for his exceptional riding skills.
- Marguriete Higgins
Pulitzer Prize-winning war correspondent.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 3rd
January 03, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 03, 2002:
- The tenth night and ninth day of Christmas in Western Christianity
- The Festival of Sleep Day
- In astronomy the best date to view the Quadrantids meteor shower.
- Roman Empire - Festival in honour of Pax
- Feast day of St Genevieve
- In astronomy the approximate date of Earth's perihelion.
January 03, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 03, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 31st and January 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 03, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 03, 2002 was How You Remind Me by Nickelback, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.
January 03, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 03, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Nickelback - How You Remind Me
- Usher - U Got It Bad
- Mary J. Blige - Family Affair
- Pink - Get The Party Started
- Ja Rule - Always On Time
January 03, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 03, 2002 was Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum) by Cheeky Girls, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.
January 03, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 03, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Cheeky Girls - Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)
- Daniel Bedingfield - Gotta Get Thru This
- Sophie Ellis Bextor - Murder On The Dancefloor
- Daniel Bedingfield - If You're Not The One
- Robbie Williams & Nicole Kidman - Somethin' Stupid
January 03, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 03, 2002 was Always On Time by Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.
January 03, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 03, 2002 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti - Always On Time
- Usher - U Got It Bad
- Michael Jackson - Butterflies
- Alicia Keys - A Woman's Worth
- Aaliyah - Rock The Boat
January 03, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on January 03, 2002 was Tantita Pena by Alejandro Fernandez, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.
January 03, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on January 03, 2002 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Alejandro Fernandez - Tantita Pena
- Shakira - Suerte [Whenever, Wherever]
- Carlos Vives - Dejame Entrar
- Palomo - No Me Conoces Aun
- Luis Miguel - Como Duele
January 03, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 03, 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
January 03, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 03, 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:
Justice League
Release year: 2001
Written by: Bob Kane, William M. Marston, Joe Shuster, Jerry Siegel, Gardner Fox, Christopher Keenan
Starring: Carl Lumbly, George Newbern, Phil LaMarr, Kevin Conroy
Country: United States of America
The Kumars at No. 42
Release year: 2001
Harold and the Purple Crayon
Release year: 2001
Directed by: David Piel
Micawber
Release year: 2001
Hallo Robbie!
Release year: 2001
Country: Germany
January 03, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 03, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
One Nation
By: the editors of Life magazine
LIFE has been there to help us remember and renew during our nation's most difficult times. The LIFE editors have compiled a powerful, beautifully illustrated account of tragedy as well as triumph.
Jackdaws
By: Ken Follett
"D Day is near. The Germans don't know when or whereabouts, but they know it will be soon. For Felicity "Flick", Clairet, the stakes are higher than ever.
Churchill
By: Roy Jenkins
Roy Jenkins presents a complete portrait of Winston Churchill in Churchill. It covers his childhood, World War II, and beyond.
Desecration
By: Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins
His Excellency Global Community Potentate Nicolae Carpathia has now ordered all Morale Monitors to be armed before he travels along the Via Dolorosa to the temple where he is sure to surprise with shocking surprises.
Theodore Rex
By: Edmund Morris
Theodore Rex is Theodore Roosevelt's story, which has never been told fully before. It tells the story of two world-changing terms that Theodore Roosevelt held as President of The United States. "TR" was successful 100 years before the September 11th …
January 03, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 03, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Crimson Sea
Empire Earth: The Art of Conquest
Escape Velocity Nova
Virtua Fighter 4
Bratz
Who was the US President on January 03, 2002?
On January 03, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 03, 2002?
On January 03, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on January 03, 2002?
On January 03, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about January 3rd?
January 3rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 3rd day of the month of January. 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 January 3rd, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war: the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian state media) and the syrian observatory for human rights claim that 11 civilians were killed in an aerial attack by the u.s.-led coalition.
- 2018 - Boko haram insurgency - a suicide bomber attacked a mosque in gamboru (nigeria), killing 11 people.
- 2017 - Ford announced that it had cancelled plans to build mexico's $1.6 billion plant. this decision was long criticised by donald trump. instead, ford will invest $700million in flat rock, michigan, which could create 700 jobs through the expansion and investment. (cnn),
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.
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What was the calendar for January 2002?
January 2002 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.
