What happened on Sunday May 19, 2002?

Here's what happened on May 19, 2002:

• East Timor Gains Independence On May 19, 2002, East Timor officially declared its independence, marking the end of a long struggle for sovereignty. After years of occupation and conflict, the nation emerged as the first new sovereign state of the 21st century, establishing itself as a democratic republic and ending its colonial and Indonesian administrative periods.
• Deadly Suicide Bombing in Netanya, Israel A tragic terrorist attack occurred in Netanya, Israel, where a suicide bomber disguised as an Israeli soldier detonated an explosive device, killing at least two Israeli soldiers and injuring more than 50 people. This incident further escalated the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict, highlighting the intense tensions and violence in the region.
• Death of John Gorton, Former Australian Prime Minister John Gorton, the nineteenth Prime Minister of Australia, passed away on May 19, 2002. Born in 1911, Gorton was a significant political figure who served as Prime Minister from 1968 to 1971, playing a notable role in Australian political history during a transformative period.

Events in 2002

May 19, 2002: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 19, 2002

Newspapers from May. 19, 2002

May 19, 2002: What were the main match results that day?

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Burgos - Murcia : 0 - 1
• Eibar - Cordoba : 2 - 1
• Extremadura - Poli Ejido : 1 - 1
• Jaen - Elche : 0 - 1
• Leganes - Numancia : 0 - 1

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Bari - Messina : 3 - 1
• Cagliari - Cosenza : 2 - 1
• Cittadella - Siena : 1 - 1
• Crotone - Ternana : 2 - 3
• Empoli - Genoa : 1 - 0

May 19, 2002 was a Sunday and it was the 139th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 19, 2002 can also be written as 5/19/2002 in the US and as 19/5/2002 in UK and Europe.

May 19, 2002 in May 2002 calendar

Famous people died on May 19, 2002:

• John Gorton

  Australian politician who served as the 19th Prime Minister of Australia from 1968 to 1971.

• Walter Lord

  Prominent American historian and author best known for his detailed accounts of historical events like the Titanic disaster.

Famous people who died in 2002

Famous people who died on May 19th

May 19, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 19, 2002 was Foolish by Ashanti, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

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

May 19, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 19, 2002 was One Step Closer by S Club Juniors, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

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 19, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 19, 2002 was Foolish by Ashanti, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

1. Ashanti - Foolish
2. Usher - U Don't Have To Call
3. P. Diddy Featuring Usher & Loon - I Need A Girl (Part One)
4. Busta Rhymes Featuring P. Diddy & Pharrell - Pass The Courvoisier Part II
5. Fat Joe Featuring Ashanti - What's Luv?

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 19th is Taurus.

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May 19, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 19, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 19, 2002 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 19, 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 19, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 55% full, rising at 12:07 pm and setting at 02:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 27, 2002 while the next full moon would come on May 26, 2002.

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Your place in the Universe on May 19, 2002

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Someone born on May 19, 2002 is:

22 years 11 months old,

or 275 months and 24 days old,

or 1199 weeks and 2 days old,

or 8395 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 19, 2002?

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