Saturday December 21, 2002: on this day

December 21, 2002 was the 355th day of the year 2002, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 21, 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 December 21, 2002, who was born and died on December 21, 2002, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 21, 2002, which were the most popular songs (ex. Lose Yourself by Eminem), movies (e.g. Iris, directed by Richard Eyre), TV series (e.g. Panique Au Village) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 21st, 2002 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 21, 2002?


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

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December 21, 2002: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 21, 2002:

  • Units of the french foreign legion based in the cote d'ivoire have come in contact with rebels moving southward from man. commander of the french force colonel emmanuel maurin stated that "between what we have here, and the river, they will not pass."
  • Roh moo-hyun, the south korean president-elect, stated that he would visit washington once he received an invitation from president george w. bush. roh said that he wouldn't visit washington for the white house merely to take a photo.
  • Units of the french foreign legion based in the cote d'ivoire have come into contact, as did units from the french foreign legion, who are based at duekoue, on the sassandra river. they were attempting to stop rebels moving southwards from the city. commander of the french force colonel emmanuel maurin stated that "between the river and what we have here, they will not pass."

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


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

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

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?

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

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Discover the planets positions on December 21st, 2002 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 21, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

91%

The moon phase on December 21, 2002 was Full Moon.

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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Who was born on December 21, 2002?


Famous people born on December 21, 2002:

  • Clara Tauson

    Danish tennis player.

  • Jaylin Galloway
  • David Ricardo Loiola da Silva
  • Francesco Maestrelli
  • Ringo Meerveld

Whose famous birthday is on December 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 21st:

  • Jane Fonda
    Jane Fonda

    American actress, who has at times been a sexpot and a feminist, a politician, a producer of exercise videos, a businesswoman,...

  • Kiefer Sutherland
    Kiefer Sutherland

    British-american actor, noted family, kiefer william frederick dempsey george rufus sutherland is a twin.

  • Corinne Touzet
    Corinne Touzet

    French actress, comedian on tv, producer and producer of west indian descent.

  • Julie Delpy
    Julie Delpy

    French actress; well-known internationally.

  • Jane Kaczmarek
    Jane Kaczmarek

    Tv actress.

  • Ray Romano
    Ray Romano

    American comedian, with a droning, worried tone, is the star of "everybody loves raymond" 1996.

  • Andy Dick
    Andy Dick

    American comedian and actor.

  • Paul Meurisse
    Paul Meurisse

    French actor and fianca(c), of singer edith piaf.

  • Steven Yeun
    Steven Yeun

    Tv actor.

  • Phil Donahue
    Phil Donahue

    American television personality.

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December 21, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 21 years 3 months old,

or 255 months and 29 days old,

or 1112 weeks and 6 days old,

or 7790 days old,

if you were born on December 21, 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 December 21, 2002?

There are 246 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 21st 2024.

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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December 21, 2002: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 21, 2002:

  • Giò Pomodoro
  • Jeu van Bun
  • Georges Vedel
  • José Hierro
  • Gregorio Camacho
  • Patrick Bourrat

What famous deaths happened on December 21st?

Famous deaths on December 21st:

  • Ted Healy
    Ted Healy

    American screenwriter and actor (d. 1937).

  • Billie Whitelaw
    Billie Whitelaw

    Coventry (england) -- actress (omens, adding machine).

  • Richard Long
    Richard Long

    American author and historian (d. 2013).

  • Ebb Fitzgerald

    Ebb Fitzgerald was a celebrated American author and one of the key figures of the 'Lost Generation' in 1920s Paris.

  • Jersee Fitzgerald

    Jersee Fitzgerald was a renowned American novelist of the 20th century, best known for his masterpiece 'The Great Gatsby', which is...

  • Trason Fitzgerald

    Trason Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby', which is considered a...

  • Hadli Fitzgerald

    Hadli Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, known for his novels depicting the Jazz Age.

  • Garrell Fitzgerald

    Garrell Fitzgerald was an Irish playwright and novelist, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby' and its exploration of the Jazz Age.

  • Keldric Fitzgerald

    Keldric Fitzgerald was an American novelist who is best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.

  • Keiston Fitzgerald

    Keiston Fitzgerald was an American novelist and short story writer, best known for his novel 'The Great Gatsby'.

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December 21, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 21, 2002:

  • Roman festivals - Divalia in honour of Angerona
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Petrus Canisius ; formerly feast day of Thomas the apostle
  • Also see December 21 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The summer solstice (Southern Hemisphere) or winter solstice (Northern Hemisphere), sometimes known as Yule, occurs on or very close to this date. It is an important festival in the Chinese calendar.
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December 21, 2002: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 21, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 16th and December 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

December 21, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 21, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Lose Yourself youtube
  2. - Work It
  3. - Jenny From The Block
  4. - Air Force Ones
  5. - '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.

December 21, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 21, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)
  2. - If You're Not The One
  3. - Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word
  4. - 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 R&B music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

December 21, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 21, 2002 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Work It
  2. - Love Of My Life (An Ode To Hip Hop)
  3. - dontchange
  4. - Lose Yourself youtube
  5. - Air Force Ones

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

The number 1 Latin song on December 21, 2002 was El Problema by Ricardo Arjona, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

December 21, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 21, 2002 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - El Problema
  2. - Suena
  3. - Si No Estas
  4. - Cuando Me Miras Asi
  5. - Si No Fuera Por Ti

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December 21, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 21, 2002 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Iris

Iris

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Richard Eyre

Starring: Judi Dench, Jim Broadbent, Kate Winslet, Hugh Bonneville

Country: United States of America

Kate & Leopold

Kate & Leopold

Release year: 2002

Directed by: James Mangold

Starring: Meg Ryan, Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Breckin Meyer

Country: United States of America

Stuart Little 2

Stuart Little 2

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Rob Minkoff

Starring: Geena Davis, Hugh Laurie, Jonathan Lipnicki

Country: United States of America

The Hours

The Hours

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Stephen Daldry

Starring: Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, Meryl Streep, Claire Danes, Ed Harris, Jeff Daniels, Eileen Atkins, Allison Janney, Toni Collette, John C. Reilly, Stephen Dillane

Country: United States of America

Frida

Frida

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Julie Taymor

Starring: Salma Hayek, Alfred Molina, Diego Luna, Valeria Golino, Ashley Judd, Antonio Banderas, Edward Norton, Saffron Burrows, Geoffrey Rush, Roger Rees

Country: United States of America

December 21, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 21, 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:

Panique au village

Panique au village

Release year: 2002

Treasure Hunt

Treasure Hunt

Release year: 2002

Directed by: John Paddy Carstairs

Fish Tales

Fish Tales

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Alki David

Magpakailanman

Magpakailanman

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Joyce Bernal

Boomtown

Boomtown

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Sabyn Mayfield

December 21, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 21, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Journals by Kurt Cobain

Journals

By:

Kurt Cobain's lyrics notebook and personal journals. He filled many notebooks with lyrics, drawings and writings about Nirvana.

My Losing Season by Pat Conroy

My Losing Season

By:

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Pat Conroy is America's foremost novelist and has written a touching coming-of age memoir about love, loss, family, and life.

Red Rabbit by Tom Clancy

Red Rabbit

By:

Jack Ryan lived in England for a while as a historian, teacher and ex-Marine, long before he was elected President or head the CIA.

A Long Way From Home by Tom Brokaw

A Long Way From Home

By:

Tom Brokaw's memoir, A Long Way from home, describes his childhood in South Dakota and the people and places that he encountered in America in the 1940s and 1950s.

Sandy Koufax by Jane Leavy

Sandy Koufax

By:

"The extraordinary and mysterious Sandy Koufax has been revealed .... This book is captivating and beautifully written." --Wall Street Journal. "Leavy has done a great job...A lot more than a biographie.

December 21, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 21, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Deadly Dozen: Pacific Theater

Deadly Dozen: Pacific Theater

Platform: Windows

Genre: Tactical shooter

Publisher: Infogrames

Elevator Action Old & New

Elevator Action Old & New

Platform: Game Boy Advance

Genre: Action, Side-Scrolling, Platform game

Publisher: MediaKite

Conflict: Desert Storm

Conflict: Desert Storm

Platform: PlayStation 2 Xbox Microsoft Windows Nintendo GameCube

Genre: Tactical shooter

Publisher: SCi

Big Biz Tycoon

Big Biz Tycoon

Platform: Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP

Genre: Business simulation game

Publisher: Activision Value

Dragon's Lair 3D: Return to the Lair

Dragon's Lair 3D: Return to the Lair

Platform: Microsoft Windows, Xbox, GameCube, PlayStation 2

Genre: Action-adventure game

Publisher: Ubi Soft Entertainment

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Who was the US President on December 21, 2002?

On December 21, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 21, 2002?

On December 21, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on December 21, 2002?

On December 21, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 21st?

December 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of December. 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 December 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Colombian conflict: a joint military and police operation near tumaco kills walter arizala, an ecuadorian drug dealer and farc dissident. arizala was earlier this year wanted in connection with the assassination of two ecuadorian journalists.
  • 2017 - December 2017, melbourne car attack: nineteen victims were injured when a car crashed into pedestrians on the corner of flinders street, elizabeth street, melbourne, australia. the driver was arrested. victoria police believe the incident was a deliberate act, but not terrorist-related.
  • 2016 - Terrorism is in indonesia: three indonesian police officers are killed in a gunfight south jakarta following the discovery of a bomb. in connection with alleged involvement in suicide bomb attack plans, fourteen people were arrested.

Find out more about December 21st

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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 December 2002?

December 2002 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.

Discover how December 2002 calendar looked like.

Saturday December 21, 2002