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May 23, 2002 was the 143rd day of the year 2002, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is May 23, 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 23, 2002, who was born and died on May 23, 2002, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 2002, which were the most popular songs (ex. Foolish by Ashanti), movies (e.g. The Bourne Identity, directed by Doug Liman), TV series (e.g. The Wire) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 23rd, 2002 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 23, 2002?
- May 23, 2002: What happened on that day?
- May 23, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 23, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 23, 2002?
- May 23, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 23, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
- May 23, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 23, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
- May 23, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 23, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 23, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 23, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 23, 2002?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 2002?
- Who was the Pope on May 23, 2002?
What day of the week was May 23, 2002?
May 23, 2002 was a Thursday and it was the 143rd day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 23, 2002 can also be written as 5/23/2002 in the US and as 23/5/2002 in UK and Europe.
May 23, 2002: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 23, 2002:
- After the ratification of the kyoto protocol by iceland, the ''55 party'' clause has been reached.
- Recent celebrity deaths: sam snead, a golfer, dies at 89.
- In the kashmir region, tensions between india and pakistan are intensifying. both countries have nuclear weapons.
- The "55 parties" clause of the kyoto protocol is reached after its ratification by iceland.
May 23, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on May 23, 2002:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $40.75
- Apple AAPL: opens at $24.45
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $53.70
- General Electric GE: opens at $32.10
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $84.25
Exchange Rates on May 23, 2002:
- 1 USD = 124.89 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.5339 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.5774 CHF
- 1 EUR = 115.11 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6335 GBP
May 23, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd 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.
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May 23, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 23rd, 2002 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 23, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 23, 2002 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 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 23, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 05:01 pm and setting at 04:27 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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Who was born on May 23, 2002?
Famous people born on May 23, 2002:
- Sam Bell
- Marco Matasic
Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:
![Douglas Fairbanks]()
Douglas FairbanksAmerican actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.
![Joan Collins]()
Joan CollinsBritish actress and beautiful teen model.
![Drew Carey]()
Drew CareyAmerican comedian, actor, and writer.
![Rosemary Clooney]()
Rosemary ClooneyAmerican singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.
![Artie Shaw]()
Artie ShawAmerican jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).
![Tom Tykwer]()
Tom TykwerGerman filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.
![Ulla Jacobsson]()
Ulla JacobssonSwedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.
![Deborah Adair]()
Deborah AdairActress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).
![Betty Garrett]()
Betty GarrettAmerican actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.
![Barbara Barrie]()
Barbara BarrieAmerican actor and author.
May 23, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 21 years 11 months old,
or 263 months and 1 day old,
or 1143 weeks and 6 days old,
or 8007 days old,
if you were born on May 23, 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 23, 2002?
There are 29 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 2002?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 23, 2002.
May 23, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 23, 2002:
- Sam Snead
Legendary golfer known for his smooth swing and record-setting career.
- Big Bill Neidjie
Australian activist and last speaker of the gaagudju language (b. ).
- Umberto Bindi
- Claudia Poggiani
- Lina Mangiacapre
- Mary Lanier
- Dorothy Spencer
- Josef Bau
What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?
Famous deaths on May 23rd:
![Roger Moore]()
Roger MooreBritish actor.
![Sterling Hayden]()
Sterling HaydenAmerican actor and author.
![Anne Meara]()
Anne MearaAmerican actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).
![Patrick Cargill]()
Patrick CargillActor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.
![George Jessel]()
George JesselAmerican actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).
![Moms Mabley]()
Moms MableyAmerican comedian and actor (b. 1894).
![Dorothy Hyson]()
Dorothy HysonActress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.
![Nydia Westman]()
Nydia WestmanActress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.
- John D. Rockefeller
American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.
- Kawena Pukui
Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...
May 23, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 23, 2002:
- World Turtle Day
- Discordianism: Day of Disunity
- Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb
Observances on May 23, 2002:
- International Day to End Obstetric Fistula
Saints celebrated on May 23, 2002:
- Saint Desiderius
- Saint Guibert of Gemblours
- Saint Montana
May 23, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 23, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 20th and May 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 23, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 2002 was Foolish by Ashanti, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.
May 23, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 23, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. 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 23, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 2002 was One Step Closer by S Club Juniors, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.
May 23, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 23, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. 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 23, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 2002 was Foolish by Ashanti, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.
May 23, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 23, 2002 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ashanti - Foolish
- P. Diddy Featuring Usher & Loon - I Need A Girl (Part One)
- Usher - U Don't Have To Call
- Musiq - halfcrazy
- Truth Hurts Featuring Rakim - Addictive
May 23, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 23, 2002 was Quitame Ese Hombre by Pilar Montenegro, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.
May 23, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 23, 2002 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 20th and May 26th. 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 23, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 23, 2002 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Bourne Identity
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Doug Liman
Starring: Franka Potente, Matt Damon, Chris Cooper, Clive Owen
Country: United States of America
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
Scooby-Doo
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Raja Gosnell
Starring: Matthew Lillard, Freddie Prinze Jr., Sarah Michelle Gellar, Linda Cardellini
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
May 23, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 23, 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 23, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 23, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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 …
Odd Girl Out
By: Rachel Simmons
REVISED AND UPDATED WITH NEW MATERIAL ON CYBERBULLYING andHELPING GIRLS HANDLING THE DANGERS of LIFE ONLINE
The Shelters of Stone
By: Jean M. Auel
The Shelters of Stone opens when Ayla, Jondalar and their animal friends Wolf, Whinney and Racer complete their epic journey across Europe. They are met by Jondalar’s people, the Zelandonii.
The Summerhouse
By: Jude Deveraux
Jude Deveraux's New York Times Bestseller is a heartwarming and charming exploration of the longings deep within every woman's soul. It features three friends who are given a chance to discover what might have been...
Everything'S Eventual
By: Stephen King
Stephen King, the #1 New York Times bestseller and undisputed King of Horror, has compiled another collection of spine-tingling stories that will keep you up at night.
May 23, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 23, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Breath of Fire: Dragon Quarter
Escape Velocity Nova
Dance Dance Revolution Extreme
Delta Force: Urban Warfare
Nickelodeon Party Blast
Who was the US President on May 23, 2002?
On May 23, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 2002?
On May 23, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 23, 2002?
On May 23, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 23rd?
May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd 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 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
- 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
- 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),
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 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.
