What happened on Friday December 06, 2002?

Here's what happened on December 06, 2002:

• Israeli Military Operation in Gaza Strip Israeli troops, supported by tanks and helicopter gunships, launched an invasion of the Bureij refugee Camp in the Gaza Strip. The military operation resulted in a violent gunbattle that led to 10 reported deaths, according to Palestinian witnesses and medical personnel. This incident further escalated the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
• Venezuela Political Crisis Escalates Venezuela experienced significant political and economic turmoil as oil exports were halted and street protests intensified. Demonstrators clashed in an attempt to challenge President Hugo Chavez's government, with negotiations at a standstill and prospects for a peaceful resolution diminishing.
• Death of Father Philip Berrigan Father Philip Berrigan, a prominent American Catholic priest and political activist known for his anti-war and social justice advocacy, passed away at the age of 79. Berrigan was a significant figure in the peace movement, particularly during the Vietnam War era, and was known for his civil disobedience and commitment to nonviolent protest.
• Archaeological Discovery in Mesoamerica Archaeologists near the Gulf Coast of Mexico discovered a plaque fragment and an inscribed seal, pushing back the earliest known written record in Mesoamerica to 650 BC. This significant finding suggests that the Olmec culture, not the Zapotecs, may have been the first to develop writing in the region.
• Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Legal Proceedings Legal proceedings continued regarding the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill, with punitive damages significantly reduced. The company was expected to appeal the court's decision, marking an ongoing legal battle over one of the most significant environmental disasters in maritime history.
• Akhmed Zakayev Returns to London Akhmed Zakayev, a prominent Chechen separatist leader, returned to London and was briefly taken into custody before being released on bail with the support of actress Vanessa Redgrave. This event highlighted the complex political tensions surrounding the Chechen conflict and international asylum processes.
• Death of Charles Rosen Charles Rosen, a distinguished American pianist and pioneering researcher in artificial intelligence, died at the age of 75. Rosen was notable for his contributions to both classical music performance and early computational research, bridging the worlds of arts and technology.
• World Record in Pi Calculation Researchers from the University of Tokyo's Information Technology Center, led by Professor Yasumasa Kanade, set a new world record in calculating the digits of Pi. This computational achievement represents a significant milestone in mathematical and computational research.

Events in 2002

December 06, 2002: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 06, 2002

Newspapers from Dec. 06, 2002

December 06, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 06, 2002:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $34.40
• Apple AAPL: opens at $14.65
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $54.87
• General Electric GE: opens at $25.25
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.50

Exchange Rates on December 06, 2002:

• 1 USD = 123.77 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.5654 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.4578 CHF
• 1 EUR = 124.92 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6407 GBP

December 06, 2002: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Burghausen - Greuther Furth : 1 - 3
• Duisburg - St Pauli : 2 - 1
• Lubeck - Mainz : 1 - 3

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Cosenza - Messina : 3 - 3

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

• Roosendaal - Excelsior : 1 - 1

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

• Belenenses - Beira Mar : 3 - 2

December 06, 2002 was a Friday and it was the 340th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 06, 2002 can also be written as 12/6/2002 in the US and as 6/12/2002 in UK and Europe.

December 06, 2002 in December 2002 calendar

Famous people died on December 06, 2002:

• Philip Berrigan

  Philip Berrigan was a prominent Catholic priest and radical anti-war activist who played a significant role in the peace movement during the...

• Antonino Caponnetto

Famous people who died in 2002

Famous people who died on December 6th

December 06, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 06, 2002 was Lose Yourself by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.

1. Eminem - Lose Yourself
2. Missy Misdemeanor Elliott - Work It
3. Jennifer Lopez - Jenny From The Block
4. No Doubt - Underneath It All
5. LL Cool J - Luv U Better

December 06, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 06, 2002 was Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word by Blue featuring Elton John, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.

1. Blue featuring Elton John - Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
2. Cheeky Girls - Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)
3. Las Ketchup - The Ketchup Song (Asereje)
4. Nelly featuring Kelly Rowland - Dilemma

December 06, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 06, 2002 was Work It by Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.

1. Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott - Work It
2. Erykah Badu Featuring Common - Love Of My Life (An Ode To Hip Hop)
3. LL Cool J - Luv U Better
4. Musiq - dontchange
5. Eminem - Lose Yourself

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 6th is Sagittarius.

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December 06, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 06, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 06, 2002 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 06, 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 December 06, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 09:38 am and setting at 07:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 20, 2002 while the next full moon would come on Dec 19, 2002.

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Your place in the Universe on December 06, 2002

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Someone born on December 06, 2002 is:

22 years 5 months old,

or 269 months and 1 day old,

or 1169 weeks and 5 days old,

or 8188 days old,

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