What happened on Saturday December 21, 2002?

Here's what happened on December 21, 2002:

• Landmark DNA Exoneration Case Larry Mayes was released from prison after serving 21 years for a rape he consistently maintained he did not commit. His case marked a significant milestone as the 100th instance of a wrongful conviction being overturned through DNA testing, highlighting the critical role of forensic science in the justice system.
• South Korean President-Elect's Diplomatic Stance Roh Moo-hyun, newly elected President of South Korea, expressed his intention to visit Washington upon receiving an official invitation from President George W. Bush. He emphasized that he would not visit merely for a photo opportunity, signaling a pragmatic approach to diplomatic relations.
• French Foreign Legion Confronts Rebels in Côte d'Ivoire French Foreign Legion units stationed in Côte d'Ivoire engaged with rebel forces advancing southward from Man. Colonel Emmanuel Maurin, the force commander, declared a resolute defensive stance, stating that the rebels would not be allowed to pass beyond their current position.
• German Military Helicopter Crash in Kabul A Sikorsky CH-53 helicopter of the German military crashed at Kabul airport in Afghanistan, resulting in the tragic death of seven German soldiers during a military operation.

Events in 2002

December 21, 2002: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 21, 2002

Newspapers from Dec. 21, 2002

December 21, 2002: What were the main match results that day?

Serie A - Italian Football

• Modena - Udinese : 0 - 1
• Torino - Roma : 0 - 1

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Anderlecht - Beveren : 7 - 1
• Bergen - Louvieroise : 1 - 3
• Charleroi - Westerlo : 1 - 0
• Gent - Genk : 2 - 0
• Lierse - Germinal : 2 - 1

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Ath Bilbao - Alaves : 2 - 0
• Ath Madrid - Santander : 1 - 2
• Celta - Villarreal : 3 - 1
• Malaga - Real Madrid : 2 - 3
• Mallorca - Barcelona : 0 - 4

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Almeria - Elche : 0 - 3
• Compostela - Albacete : 3 - 3
• Ferrol - Poli Ejido : 1 - 1
• Murcia - Cordoba : 1 - 0
• Oviedo - Leganes : 1 - 1

December 21, 2002 was a Saturday and it was the 355th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 21, 2002 can also be written as 12/21/2002 in the US and as 21/12/2002 in UK and Europe.

December 21, 2002 in December 2002 calendar

Famous people died on December 21, 2002:

• José Hierro

Famous people who died in 2002

Famous people who died on December 21st

December 21, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 21, 2002 was Lose Yourself by Eminem, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

1. Eminem - Lose Yourself
2. Missy Misdemeanor Elliott - Work It
3. Jennifer Lopez - Jenny From The Block
4. Nelly - Air Force Ones
5. Jay-Z - '03 Bonnie & Clyde

December 21, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 21, 2002 was Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum) by Cheeky Girls, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

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 21, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 21, 2002 was Work It by Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

1. Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott - Work It
2. Erykah Badu Featuring Common - Love Of My Life (An Ode To Hip Hop)
3. Musiq - dontchange
4. Eminem - Lose Yourself
5. Nelly Featuring Kyjuan, Ali & Murphy Lee - Air Force Ones

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 21st is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 21, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 21, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 21, 2002 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 21, 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 21, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 06:15 pm and setting at 09:50 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 19, 2002 while the next full moon would come on Jan 18, 2003.

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Your place in the Universe on December 21, 2002

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Someone born on December 21, 2002 is:

22 years 5 months old,

or 269 months and 3 days old,

or 1170 weeks

or 8190 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 21, 2002?

There are 211 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 21, 2002?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on December 21, 2002.

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