What happened on Saturday December 21, 2002?

About December 21st, 2002, in brief:

  • Historical events: 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.
  • Day of the week: December 21st, 2002 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Lose Yourself by Eminem
  • #1 UK song: Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum) by Cheeky Girls
  • Popular movie: Minority Report directed by Steven Spielberg

More about December 21st, 2002? See below for more news and curiosities on December 21st, 2002.

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December 21, 2002: What happened on that day?


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.

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

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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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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 famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 21, 2002:

  • José Hierro

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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.

  1. - Lose Yourself youtube
  2. - Work It youtube
  3. - Jenny From The Block youtube
  4. - Air Force Ones youtube
  5. - '03 Bonnie & Clyde youtube

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 Song (Touch My Bum) youtube
  2. - If You're Not The One youtube
  3. - Sorry Seems To Be The Hardest Word youtube
  4. - Sound Of The Underground youtube

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

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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?

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

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


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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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How old is someone born on December 21, 2002?


Someone born on December 21, 2002 is:

22 years 4 months old,

or 268 months and 13 days old,

or 1167 weeks and 1 day old,

or 8170 days old,

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

There are 231 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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