What happened on Monday December 09, 2002?

Here's what happened on December 09, 2002:

• Jerusalem Captured During World War I Field Marshal Allenby captured Jerusalem during World War I, a significant military and geopolitical moment with long-lasting implications for the region's history.
• Cold War Espionage Sentencing Harry Gold was sentenced to 30 years in prison for his role in passing Manhattan Project information to the Soviet Union, with his testimony later being crucial in the prosecution of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg during the Cold War era.
• France Passes Law Separating Church and State France enacted a landmark law officially separating church and state, a crucial development in the country's commitment to secularism and religious neutrality in public institutions.
• United Airlines Bankruptcy Filing United Airlines, the second-largest airline in the world, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, signaling significant financial challenges in the airline industry following the economic downturn and post-9/11 market conditions.
• Sunningdale Agreement Signed British and Irish authorities signed the Sunningdale Agreement, an important diplomatic effort to establish a power-sharing Northern Ireland Executive and a cross-border Council of Ireland, attempting to address the complex political tensions in the region.
• Briceville Mine Explosion Tragedy A devastating mine explosion near Briceville, Tennessee, resulted in the tragic loss of 84 miners' lives, highlighting the dangerous working conditions in the mining industry during that era.
• Lance Armstrong Named Sportsman of the Year Lance Armstrong, the renowned cyclist who would later be stripped of his Tour de France titles due to doping, was honored by Sports Illustrated as Sportsman of the Year, highlighting his significant athletic achievements at the time.
• John Birch Society Founded The John Birch Society, a far-right conservative political advocacy group, was established in the United States, known for its anti-communist stance and significant influence on conservative political movements.
• La Fronde Feminist Newspaper Founded Activist Marguerite Durand established La Fronde, a groundbreaking feminist daily newspaper in Paris, representing an important moment in the advancement of women's rights and media representation.
• First YMCA in North America Established The first Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) in North America was established in Montreal, marking a significant milestone in the organization's global expansion and commitment to community development.
• First Heisman Trophy Awarded The Downtown Athletic Club Trophy, later renamed the Heisman Trophy, was awarded for the first time to halfback Jay Berwanger of the University of Chicago, establishing what would become the most prestigious individual award in college football.
• Death of Stan Rice Stan Rice, a multi-talented American artist known for his work as a painter, educator, and poet, passed away. Rice was recognized for his contributions across multiple artistic disciplines.

Events in 2002

December 09, 2002: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 09, 2002

Newspapers from Dec. 09, 2002

December 09, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on December 09, 2002:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $35.15
• Apple AAPL: opens at $14.94
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $55.00
• General Electric GE: opens at $25.65
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $81.00

Exchange Rates on December 09, 2002:

• 1 USD = 123.43 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.5603 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.4582 CHF
• 1 EUR = 124.66 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6397 GBP

December 09, 2002: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Karlsruhe - Freiburg : 1 - 1

Premier League - UK Soccer

• Sunderland - Man City : 0 - 3

Serie B - Football (Italy)

• Triestina - Napoli : 2 - 1

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

• Gil Vicente - Guimaraes : 0 - 2

December 09, 2002 was a Monday and it was the 343rd day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 09, 2002 can also be written as 12/9/2002 in the US and as 9/12/2002 in UK and Europe.

December 09, 2002 in December 2002 calendar

Famous people died on December 09, 2002:

• Mary Hansen

  Australian singer and guitarist for the influential indie rock band Stereolab, known for her innovative musical contributions before her...

• Nino Tirinnanzi

Famous people who died in 2002

Famous people who died on December 9th

December 09, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 09, 2002 was Lose Yourself by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

1. Eminem - Lose Yourself
2. Missy Misdemeanor Elliott - Work It
3. Jennifer Lopez - Jenny From The Block
4. No Doubt - Underneath It All
5. Santana - The Game Of Love

December 09, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 09, 2002 was Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum) by Cheeky Girls, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

1. Cheeky Girls - Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)
2. Daniel Bedingfield - If You're Not The One
3. Blue featuring Elton John - Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
4. Girls Aloud - Sound Of The Underground

December 09, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 09, 2002 was Work It by Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

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. Jay-Z Featuring Beyonce Knowles - '03 Bonnie & Clyde

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 9th is Sagittarius.

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December 09, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 09, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 09, 2002 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 09, 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 09, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 11:45 am and setting at 10:01 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 09, 2002

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Someone born on December 09, 2002 is:

22 years 4 months old,

or 268 months and 28 days old,

or 1169 weeks and 2 days old,

or 8185 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 09, 2002?

There are 216 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 09, 2002?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 09, 2002.

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