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May 12, 2002 was the 132nd day of the year 2002, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is May 12, 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 12, 2002, who was born and died on May 12, 2002, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 12, 2002, which were the most popular songs (ex. Foolish by Ashanti), movies (e.g. The Pianist, directed by Roman Polanski), TV series (e.g. Mi-5) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 12th, 2002 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 12, 2002?
- May 12, 2002: What happened on that day?
- May 12, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 12, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 12, 2002?
- May 12, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 12, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
- May 12, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 12, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
- May 12, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 12, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 12, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 12, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 12, 2002?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 12, 2002?
- Who was the Pope on May 12, 2002?
What day of the week was May 12, 2002?
May 12, 2002: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 12, 2002:
- Fidel castro arrives in cuba to meet jimmy carter, the former president of the united states. this is the first time that a president of the united states has visited cuba since castro's 1959 revolution.
- Former us president jimmy carter arrives in cuba for a five-day visit with fidel castro, becoming the first president of the united states, in or out of office, to visit the island since the cuban revolution.
May 12, 2002: What were the main match results that day?
La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)
- Albacete - Eibar : 0 - 0
- Badajoz - Leganes : 3 - 2
- Elche - Burgos : 2 - 0
- Murcia - Santander : 0 - 0
- Numancia - Ferrol : 4 - 0
Premier League - UK Soccer
- Aberdeen - Celtic : 0 - 1
- Dunfermline - Rangers : 1 - 1
- Hearts - Livingston : 2 - 3
- Kilmarnock - Dundee United : 2 - 2
- Motherwell - Dundee : 2 - 1
Serie B - Football (Italy)
- Ancona - Bari : 3 - 1
- Como - Empoli : 2 - 0
- Cosenza - Napoli : 1 - 1
- Genoa - Modena : 0 - 0
- Messina - Cittadella : 3 - 1
May 12, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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 12, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 12, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 12th, 2002 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 12, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 12, 2002 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 12, 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 12, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:57 am and setting at 09:30 pm.
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 12, 2002?
Famous people born on May 12, 2002:
- Moritz Kretschy
Whose famous birthday is on May 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 12th:
![Emilio Estevez]()
Emilio EstevezEmilio Estevez is an American actor, director, and screenwriter, known for his roles in the Brat Pack films of the 1980s.
![Rami Malek]()
Rami MalekRami malek is an american actor known for his role as elliot alderson in the tv series mr.
![Ving Rhames]()
Ving RhamesVing rhames is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pulp fiction, mission: impossible, and dawn of the dead.
![Katharine Hepburn]()
Katharine HepburnAmerican actress, whose first film appearance was in "a bill of divorcement" (1932) with john barrymore.
![George Carlin]()
George CarlinAmerican comedian who started doing tv variety shows and nightclubs in 1966.
![Gabriel Byrne]()
Gabriel ByrneIrish actor, film director and producer, film writer, cultural ambassador, and audiobook narrator.
![Burt Bacharach]()
Burt BacharachAmerican composer and pianist of popular music.
![Jason Biggs]()
Jason BiggsHe was an american actor who first appeared in national commercials at age 5. he was 13 when he won a role on "drexellaeur(tm),s class", a...
![Malin Akerman]()
Malin AkermanSwedish-canadian model and actress.
![Catherine Tate]()
Catherine TateEnglish actor, comedian, and writer.
May 12, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 21 years 11 months old,
or 263 months and 11 days old,
or 1145 weeks and 2 days old,
or 8017 days old,
if you were born on May 12, 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 12, 2002?
There are 19 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 12, 2002?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on May 12, 2002.
May 12, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 12, 2002:
- Joseph Bonanno
Italian-american mob boss (d. 2002).
- Joffre Dumazedier
Joffre Dumazedier was a French sociologist who pioneered the field of leisure studies and contributed significantly to the understanding of...
- Gabrio Avanzati
- Paolo Tilche
- Giuseppe Maras
What famous deaths happened on May 12th?
Famous deaths on May 12th:
![Robert Reed]()
Robert ReedAmerican actor most well-known for his role as paterfamilias mike brady on the tv series "the brady bunch", a funny, corny, and endearing...
![Monica Zetterlund]()
Monica ZetterlundSwedish singer and actress (born 1937).
![Louis Calhern]()
Louis CalhernAmerican actor and singer (d. 1956).
![Cornell Borchers]()
Cornell BorchersGermany -- actress (big lift floodtide, istanbul, istanbul).
![Lillian Roth]()
Lillian RothActress (animal crackers and alice sweet alice).
![Elisabeth Bergner]()
Elisabeth BergnerGerman actress (b. 1897).
- Johnye Russell
Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
- Jozeph Pilsudski
Polish statesman who served as Chief of State and First Marshal of Poland.
- Nillie Sachs
German-Swedish politician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.
- Solita Solano
Renowned Mexican painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.
May 12, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 12, 2002:
- Day of Finnishness in Finland; Commemoration day of J. V. Snellman.
- International Nurses Day
- Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Thailand - Visakha Bucha. (2006) [1]
- Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2005: the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar.
- Blessed Imelda
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saints Achilleus and Nereus
Observances on May 12, 2002:
- International Day of Plant Health [FAO]
Saints celebrated on May 12, 2002:
- Saint Epiphanius
- Saint Domitilla
- Saint Modoald
- Saint Pancras (died 304), second of the Ice Saints
- Saint Joan of Portugal
May 12, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 12, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 6th and May 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 12, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 12, 2002 was Foolish by Ashanti, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.
May 12, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 12, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ashanti - Foolish
- Fat Joe - What's Luv?
- P. Diddy - I Need A Girl (Part One)
- Usher - U Don't Have To Call
- Puddle Of Mudd - Blurry
May 12, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 12, 2002 was One Step Closer by S Club Juniors, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.
May 12, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 12, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 6th and May 12th. 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 12, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 12, 2002 was Foolish by Ashanti, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.
May 12, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 12, 2002 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Ashanti - Foolish
- Usher - U Don't Have To Call
- P. Diddy Featuring Usher & Loon - I Need A Girl (Part One)
- Busta Rhymes Featuring P. Diddy & Pharrell - Pass The Courvoisier Part II
- Fat Joe Featuring Ashanti - What's Luv?
May 12, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on May 12, 2002 was Quitame Ese Hombre by Pilar Montenegro, according to the Latin music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.
May 12, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on May 12, 2002 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Pilar Montenegro - Quitame Ese Hombre
- Chayanne - Y Tu Te Vas
- Enrique Iglesias - Escapar [Escape]
- Shakira - Suerte [Whenever, Wherever]
- MDO - Me Huele A Soledad
May 12, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 12, 2002 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Pianist
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Roman Polanski
Starring: Adrien Brody, Thomas Kretschmann, Frank Finlay, Emilia Fox
Country: United States of America
Irreversible
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Gaspar Noé
Starring: Monica Bellucci, Vincent Cassel, Albert Dupontel, Jo Prestia
Country: United States of America
About Schmidt
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Alexander Payne
Starring: Jack Nicholson, Hope Davis, Dermot Mulroney, Kathy Bates
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
May 12, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 12, 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:
MI-5
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Bharat Nalluri
Verdammt verliebt
Release year: 2002
Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi
Release year: 2002
The Story of a Noble Family
Release year: 2002
Rockface
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Mark Roper
May 12, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 12, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Sea Glass
By: Anita Shreve
Anita Shreve's novels are acclaimed internationally for their narrative power and emotional immediacy. She tells the story of money, marriage, and difficult times with richness and passion.
The Nanny Diaries
By: Emma McLaughlin, Nicola Kraus
Needed: A young lady to care for a four-year-old boy. You must be enthusiastic, cheerful, and selfless. You must be able to work sixteen hours with a preschooler who is deprived of sleep.
The Villa
By: Nora Roberts
#1 New York Times Bestseller Nora Roberts exposes the secrets of a proud family in this heartfelt tale about two Napa Valley rivals. Sophia Giambelli, PR executive, loves her job and never worries about competition.
Dying To Please
By: Linda Howard
Loyal. Beautiful. Professional. Professional. Potentially deadly. Sarah Stevens has many unique qualities. Sarah Stevens is a first-class butler, who excels at managing large families efficiently and smoothly.
Daddy'S Little Girl
By: Mary Higgins Clark
Mary Higgins Clark is America's best-selling "Queen of Suspense" and this chilling tale of murder features the deepest parts of the criminal mind.
May 12, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 12, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Earth 2150: Lost Souls
America's Army
Dragon Quest Characters: Torneko no Daibōken 3
The Elder Scrolls III: Tribunal
Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
Who was the US President on May 12, 2002?
On May 12, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 12, 2002?
On May 12, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on May 12, 2002?
On May 12, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 12th?
May 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:
- 2019 - Insurgency within the maghreb, 2002-present: gunmen set fire to a catholic church at mass and killed six people in dablo (burkina faso).
- 2018 - Unrest in burundi (2015-present), 26 people were killed in cibitoke province. according to the country's security minister, an unknown terrorist group was responsible for the attack on civilians living in their homes.
- 2017 - Paramore, the grammy-winning band, releases after laughter, their fifth album.
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.
