What happened on Friday October 18, 2002?

Here's what happened on October 18, 2002:

• Assassination of Magadan Governor Valentin Tsvetkov, the governor of the Magadan Region in the Russian Far East, was assassinated in Moscow. Authorities believe this was a contract killing, highlighting the volatile political climate in the region.
• Manila Bus Bombing A coordinated terrorist attack in Manila, Philippines, involving multiple bomb explosions. A bus was destroyed in suburban Manila, killing at least three people and wounding 23 others. Hours earlier, a grenade was detonated in the financial district, indicating a planned series of attacks.
• School Hostage Situation in Stuttgart A 16-year-old gunman took five hostages (four schoolchildren and one teacher) in a Stuttgart school, demanding ransom money. The situation was resolved peacefully with all hostages released and the perpetrator surrendering.
• Death of Cosmonaut Nikolai Rukavishnikov Nikolai Rukavishnikov, a notable Soviet cosmonaut who contributed to space exploration, passed away at the age of 70.
• Passing of Hong Kong Pop Singer Roman Tam Roman Tam, a prominent Hong Kong pop singer who significantly influenced the city's music scene, died at the age of 52.

Events in 2002

October 18, 2002: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 18, 2002

Newspapers from Oct. 18, 2002

October 18, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 18, 2002:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $36.05
• Apple AAPL: opens at $14.00
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $52.60
• General Electric GE: opens at $26.60
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $71.73

Exchange Rates on October 18, 2002:

• 1 USD = 125.45 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.5743 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.5123 CHF
• 1 EUR = 121.89 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6283 GBP

October 18, 2002: What were the main match results that day?

Bundesliga 2 - Football (Germany)

• Ahlen - Aachen : 1 - 2
• Ein Trier - Ein Frankfurt : 2 - 2
• Lubeck - Duisburg : 1 - 1

Division 2 - Football (France)

• Valence - Metz : 3 - 1

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Colchester - Chesterfield : 2 - 0

Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)

• Graafschap - Nijmegen : 1 - 3

October 18, 2002 was a Friday and it was the 291st day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 18, 2002 can also be written as 10/18/2002 in the US and as 18/10/2002 in UK and Europe.

October 18, 2002 in October 2002 calendar

Famous people died on October 18, 2002:

• Vincenzo Madonia

Famous people who died in 2002

Famous people who died on October 18th

October 18, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 18, 2002 was Dilemma by Nelly, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

1. Nelly - Dilemma
2. Kelly Clarkson - A Moment Like This
3. Eve - Gangsta Lovin'
4. Cam'ron - Hey Ma
5. Missy Misdemeanor Elliott - Work It

October 18, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 18, 2002 was The Long And Winding Road / Suspicious Minds by Will Young & Gareth Gates, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

1. Will Young & Gareth Gates - The Long And Winding Road / Suspicious Minds
2. Avril Lavigne - Complicated
3. Las Ketchup - The Ketchup Song (Asereje)
4. Pink - Just Like A Pill

October 18, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 18, 2002 was Dilemma by Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

1. Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland - Dilemma
2. LL Cool J - Luv U Better
3. Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott - Work It
4. Aaliyah - I Care 4 U
5. Sean Paul - Gimme The Light

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 18th is Libra.

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October 18, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 18, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 18, 2002 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 18, 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 October 18, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 05:28 pm and setting at 05:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 21, 2002 while the next full moon would come on Oct 21, 2002.

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Your place in the Universe on October 18, 2002

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Someone born on October 18, 2002 is:

22 years 7 months old,

or 271 months and 6 days old,

or 1179 weeks and 1 day old,

or 8254 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 18, 2002?

There are 147 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 18, 2002?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 18, 2002.

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