Thursday February 28, 2002: on this day

February 28, 2002 was the 59th day of the year 2002, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is February 28, 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 February 28, 2002, who was born and died on February 28, 2002, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 28, 2002, which were the most popular songs (ex. Always On Time by Ja Rule), movies (e.g. Ice Age, directed by Chris Wedge, Carlos Saldanha), TV series (e.g. Rockface) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 28th, 2002 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 28, 2002?


February 28, 2002 was a Thursday and it was the 59th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 2002 can also be written as 2/28/2002 in the US and as 28/2/2002 in UK and Europe.

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February 28, 2002: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 28, 2002:

  • Gulbarg society massacre: a mob attacked the gulbarg society in chamanpura (ahmedabad) during the 2002 gujarat riots. this is a muslim lower-middle-class neighbourhood. the majority of the houses were destroyed and 35 of the victims, including ehsan jafri (a former congress member of parliament), were burned alive. 31 other victims were later found to be missing, making the death toll at 69.
  • During the religious violence in gujarat, 97 people are killed in the naroda patiya massacre and 69 in the gulbarg society massacre.

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February 28, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on February 28, 2002:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $41.40
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $22.15
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $58.78
  • General Electric GE: opens at $39.25
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $98.49

Exchange Rates on February 28, 2002:

  • 1 USD = 133.65 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.6023 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.6969 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 116.07 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6129 GBP
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February 28, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

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 28, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on February 28th, 2002 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 28, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 28, 2002 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 28, 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 28, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 07:32 pm and setting at 08:07 am.

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

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Who was born on February 28, 2002?


Famous people born on February 28, 2002:

  • Mara Justine

    Pop singer.

  • Ylona Garcia

    Reality star.

  • Adel Belkacem Bouzida
  • Blake Jones
  • Matías González
  • Marin Ljubičić
  • Dylan Nandín
  • Ivan Kuljak
  • Marla Fernanda Arellano

Whose famous birthday is on February 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 28th:

  • Bernadette Peters
    Bernadette Peters

    American actress, singer, and dancer.

  • Natalia Vodianova
    Natalia Vodianova

    Model and actress from russia-french.

  • Gilbert Gottfried
    Gilbert Gottfried

    Gilbert gottfried is a comedian known for his distinctive voice and raunchy humor, as well as for his roles in movies like aladdin and...

  • Stephanie Beacham
    Stephanie Beacham

    Stephanie beacham is an english actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dynasty' and 'the colbys'.

  • Dorothy Stratten
    Dorothy Stratten

    Canadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.

  • Mario Andretti
    Mario Andretti

    Aldo, an italian-american auto racing driver, is his twin brother.

  • Svetlana Alliluyeva
    Svetlana Alliluyeva

    Russian-american writer and educator (d.2011).

  • Rae Dawn Chong
    Rae Dawn Chong

    Canadian actress.

  • Mercedes Ruehl
    Mercedes Ruehl

    American actress.

  • Vincente Minnelli
    Vincente Minnelli

    American film director, died in los angeles at the age of 76 (b. 1903).

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February 28, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 22 years 1 month old,

or 265 months

or 1152 weeks

or 8064 days old,

if you were born on February 28, 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 February 28, 2002?

There are 337 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 28th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 28, 2002?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on February 28, 2002.

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February 28, 2002: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 28, 2002:

  • Mary Stuart
    Mary Stuart

    American actress and singer (b. 1926).

  • Helmut Zacharias

    German composer and violinist (d. 2002).

  • Úlfar Þórðarson
  • Aldo Cammarota

What famous deaths happened on February 28th?

Famous deaths on February 28th:

  • George Kennedy
    George Kennedy

    George kennedy was an american actor known for his roles in cool hand luke, airport, and the naked gun series.

  • Ruby Keeler
    Ruby Keeler

    Canadian-american actress and dancer.

  • Anny Ondra
    Anny Ondra

    Actress (blackmail) dies at 83.

  • Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
    Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

    American actor (born in 1905).

  • Jim Thorpe
    Jim Thorpe

    American professional athlete who won awards for over seven events: the 100 meter dash and the 1500 meter run, as well as the broad jump,...

  • Henry Luce

    American publisher, born in china.

  • Aleja Fernandez

    Aleja Fernandez was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and its applications in...

  • Owen Chamberlain

    American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize in physics on 10/26/1959 with dr.

  • Nussen Hoffman

    Renowned painter known for his abstract art.

  • Orabelle Worthington

    Renowned author known for her captivating novels.

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February 28, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 28, 2002:

  • Blessed Antonia of Florence (d. 1472)

Saints celebrated on February 28, 2002:

  • Saint Silvana
  • Saint Rufinus
  • Saint Oswald (d. 992)
  • Saint Romanus (died 463)
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February 28, 2002: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 28, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 25th and March 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 28, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 28, 2002 was Always On Time by Ja Rule, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

February 28, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 28, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 25th and March 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Always On Time
  2. - How You Remind Me youtube
  3. - Ain't It Funny
  4. - In The End
  5. - Hey Baby

February 28, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 28, 2002 was Hero by Enrique Iglesias, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

February 28, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 28, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 25th and March 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hero
  2. - Get The Party Started
  3. - Caught In The Middle
  4. - Addicted To Bass
  5. - Always On Time

February 28, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 28, 2002 was Lights, Camera, Action! by Mr. Cheeks, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

February 28, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 28, 2002 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 25th and March 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Lights, Camera, Action!
  2. - Oops (Oh My)
  3. - Always On Time
  4. - What About Us?
  5. - Nothing In This World

February 28, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on February 28, 2002 was Flor Sin Retono by Charlie Zaa, according to the Latin music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

February 28, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on February 28, 2002 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week February 25th and March 3rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Flor Sin Retono
  2. - Como Duele
  3. - Suerte [Whenever, Wherever]
  4. - Tantita Pena
  5. - En La Misma Cama

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February 28, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 28, 2002 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Ice Age

Ice Age

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Chris Wedge, Carlos Saldanha

Starring: Denis Leary, John Leguizamo, Ray Romano, Goran Visnjic

Country: United States of America

Iris

Iris

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Richard Eyre

Starring: Judi Dench, Jim Broadbent, Kate Winslet, Hugh Bonneville

Country: United States of America

Resident Evil

Resident Evil

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Paul W.S. Anderson

Starring: Milla Jovovich, Michelle Rodriguez, Ryan McCluskey, Oscar Pearce

Country: United States of America

Kate & Leopold

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

Stuart Little 2

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Rob Minkoff

Starring: Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie, Jonathan Lipnicki

Country: United States of America

February 28, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 28, 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:

Rockface

Rockface

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Mark Roper

No Boundaries

No Boundaries

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Violet Mendoza

Because I Said So

Because I Said So

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Michael Lehmann

Leap of Faith

Leap of Faith

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Richard Pearce

Test Drive

Test Drive

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Lynne Vincent McCarthy

February 28, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 28, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Basket Case by Carl Hiaasen

Basket Case

By:

Jack Tagger was once a hotshot investigative journalist. Now he writes obituaries for South Florida newspapers, "plotting my career to resurrect by yoking the byline to some well-known stiff."

The Cat Who Went Up The Creek by Lilian Jackson Braun

The Cat Who Went Up The Creek

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Jim Qwilleran enjoys his stay at Nutcracker in Black Creek. Yum Yum Yum and Koko, his Siamese companions, aren't as happy with the accommodations... though Koko is.

Journey Through Heartsongs by Mattie J. T. Stepanek

Journey Through Heartsongs

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Mattie J.T. Stepanek leads us on a Journey Through Heartsongs, featuring more of his beautiful poems. These poems reflect the rare wisdom Mattie gained through his battle with rare forms of muscular dystrophy, and the loss of his three siblings …

1st to Die by James Patterson

1st to Die

By:

Imagine a killer thinking, "What's the worst thing anybody has done?" The killer then thinks of the worst thing anyone has ever done. Imagine four women: a police detective, assistant DA and reporter. They work together to find criminals.

The Diary Of Ellen Rimbauer by Joyce Reardon

The Diary Of Ellen Rimbauer

By:

Ellen Rimbauer was the young bride to John Rimbauer in Seattle at the beginning of the 20th century and began keeping a remarkable journal.

February 28, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 28, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Platform: GameCube PlayStation 2 Xbox

Genre: Action

Publisher: LucasArts

Chase: Hollywood Stunt Driver

Chase: Hollywood Stunt Driver

Platform: Xbox

Genre: Racing/action

Publisher: Bam! Entertainment

Dino Island

Dino Island

Platform: Windows

Genre: Business simulation game

Publisher: PopTop Software Monte Cristo

Asheron's Call 2: Fallen Kings

Asheron's Call 2: Fallen Kings

Platform: Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP

Genre: MMORPG

Publisher: Microsoft Game Studios (2002-2003) Turbine (2003-2005) Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment (2012-)

Bruce Lee: Quest of the Dragon

Bruce Lee: Quest of the Dragon

Platform: Xbox

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Universal Interactive Inc.

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Who was the US President on February 28, 2002?

On February 28, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 28, 2002?

On February 28, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on February 28, 2002?

On February 28, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 28th?

February 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of February. 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 February 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - 28 february 2019, mogadishu bombings: 29 were killed in three bomb blasts and a siege that lasted until march 1.
  • 2018 - Kivu conflict: 23 people have been killed in clashes between militias within the rutshuru territory, north kivu, dr congo. since february 25, violence has rekindled.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). twelve afghan national police officers are killed in an "infiltration attack" by taliban in the southern helmand province.

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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 February 2002?

February 2002 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.

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