Friday April 26, 2002: on this day

April 26, 2002 was the 116th day of the year 2002, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is April 26, 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 April 26, 2002, who was born and died on April 26, 2002, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 26, 2002, which were the most popular songs (ex. Foolish by Ashanti), movies (e.g. Iris, directed by Richard Eyre), TV series (e.g. Verdammt Verliebt) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 26th, 2002 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 26, 2002?


April 26, 2002 was a Friday and it was the 116th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 26, 2002 can also be written as 4/26/2002 in the US and as 26/4/2002 in UK and Europe.

April 26, 2002 in April 2002 calendar

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April 26, 2002: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 26, 2002:

  • Robert steinhauser infiltrates gutenberg-gymnasium in erfurt and kills 17. he then dies from a self-inflicted gunshot.
  • A nineteen-year old runs wild at his high school in erfurt, germany. he kills 13 teachers, two pupils, a police officer, and himself. this incident sparked a debate about germany's stricter weapon laws and banning violent movies and computer games.
  • Robert steinhäuser kills 16 at gutenberg-gymnasium in erfurt, germany before dying of a self-inflicted gunshot.

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April 26, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on April 26, 2002:

  • ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $40.60
  • Apple AAPL: opens at $24.28
  • Microsoft MSFT: opens at $54.07
  • General Electric GE: opens at $32.80
  • International Business Machines IBM: opens at $86.70

Exchange Rates on April 26, 2002:

  • 1 USD = 127.85 JPY
  • 1 USD = 1.5609 CAD
  • 1 USD = 1.6232 CHF
  • 1 EUR = 115.2 JPY
  • 1 EUR = 0.6186 GBP

April 26, 2002: What were the main match results that day?

Division 2 - Football (France)

  • Ajaccio - Beauvais : 1 - 0
  • Amiens - Nimes : 2 - 1
  • Grenoble - Creteil : 1 - 2
  • Gueugnon - Niort : 1 - 2
  • Le Havre - Laval : 4 - 1

Serie B - Football (Italy)

  • Vicenza - Salernitana : 3 - 1

Liga I - Football (Portugal)

  • Belenenses - Sp Braga : 1 - 1
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April 26, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 26th 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 April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 26, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 26, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Discover the planets positions on April 26th, 2002 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 26, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 26, 2002 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 26, 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 April 26, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:24 pm and setting at 06:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 28, 2002 while the next full moon would come on Apr 27, 2002.

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Who was born on April 26, 2002?


Famous people born on April 26, 2002:

  • Meagan Best

    Barbadian squash player.

  • Anna McNulty

    Youtube star.

  • Dylynn Jones

    Dancer.

  • Luke Cundle
  • Mathijs Tielemans
  • Doron Leidner
  • Noah Sewell

Whose famous birthday is on April 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 26th:

  • Tionne Watkins
    Tionne Watkins

    Tionne watkins, also known as t-boz, is a rapper and singer best known as a member of the popular 90s r&b group tlc.

  • Channing Tatum
    Channing Tatum

    Channing tatum is an american actor and model known for his roles in popular films such as magic mike and 21 jump street.

  • Stana Katic
    Stana Katic

    Stana katic is a canadian actress known for her role as kate beckett on the tv series castle.

  • Jet Li
    Jet Li

    Jet li is a chinese actor known for his martial arts skills and roles in action films such as 'once upon a time in china' and 'lethal weapon...

  • Jordana Brewster
    Jordana Brewster

    Panama -- actress (nikki graves - as the world turns.

  • Tom Welling
    Tom Welling

    Tom welling is an american actor best known for his role as clark kent in the television series smallville.

  • Kevin James
    Kevin James

    Kevin james is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as doug heffernan on the tv show the king of queens.

  • Carol Burnett
    Carol Burnett

    American comedian on stage, film and tv.

  • Claudine Auger
    Claudine Auger

    Paris, france -- miss france (1958).

  • Joan Chen
    Joan Chen

    Chinese-american actress, director, producer, and screenwriter.

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April 26, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 21 years 11 months old,

or 263 months and 2 days old,

or 1143 weeks and 6 days old,

or 8007 days old,

if you were born on April 26, 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 April 26, 2002?

There are 29 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 26, 2002?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 26, 2002.

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April 26, 2002: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 26, 2002:

  • Salvo Basso
  • Tore Svensson
  • Hans Heinrich Thyssen-Bornemisza de Kászon
  • Steve Tshwete
  • Vincenzo Caianiello
  • Sita Riddez

What famous deaths happened on April 26th?

Famous deaths on April 26th:

  • Lucille Ball
    Lucille Ball

    American actress and well-known comedian, with over 50 films since her 1933 debut.

  • Maria Schell
    Maria Schell

    Austrian-swiss producer and actress (d. 2005).

  • Robert Davi
    Robert Davi

    American actor, singer, and director.

  • Gail Russell
    Gail Russell

    Chicago, illinois -- actress.

  • Broderick Crawford
    Broderick Crawford

    Broderick Crawford was an American actor known for his role in the TV series 'Highway Patrol'.

  • Jayne Meadows
    Jayne Meadows

    Wu chang, china -- mrs steve allen actress (dark delusion).

  • Alexander Knox
    Alexander Knox

    Canadian-english screenwriter and actor (d. 1995).

  • John Bunny
    John Bunny

    Silent film comedian (born 1863).

  • Bessie Love
    Bessie Love

    Actress (broadway melody and isadora), is killed at 87.

  • Jim Davis
    Jim Davis

    Actor jack ewing-dallas dies at 65.

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April 26, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 26, 2002:

  • World Intellectual Property Day (since 2001).
  • Florida and Georgia, USA - Confederate Memorial Day.
  • Shi'a Islam - Mawlid, Muhammad's birthday (2005).
  • Tanzania - Union Day.
  • Feast day of the following saint in the Orthodox Church: Stephen of Perm - also Old Permic Alphabet Day
  • Trudpert (Irish monk martyred in Germany in 607).
  • Lucidius (4th century)
  • Paschasius (d. 865)
  • Richarius or Riquier (d. 643)
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saint Alda (d. 1309)

Observances on April 26, 2002:

  • International Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance Day
  • World Intellectual Property Day [WIPO]

Saints celebrated on April 26, 2002:

  • Saint Cletus (Pope Anacletus) and Marcellinus (Popes and martyrs)
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April 26, 2002: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 26, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 22nd and April 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 26, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 26, 2002 was Foolish by Ashanti, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

April 26, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 26, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 22nd and April 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Foolish youtube
  2. - What's Luv?
  3. - Ain't It Funny
  4. - U Don't Have To Call
  5. - Girlfriend

April 26, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 26, 2002 was Unchained Melody by Gareth Gates, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

April 26, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 26, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 22nd and April 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Unchained Melody
  2. - Whenever Wherever
  3. - How You Remind Me youtube
  4. - Me Julie
  5. - 4 My People

April 26, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 26, 2002 was Foolish by Ashanti, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

April 26, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 26, 2002 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 22nd and April 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Foolish youtube
  2. - U Don't Have To Call
  3. - What's Luv?
  4. - Oops (Oh My)
  5. - Pass The Courvoisier Part II

April 26, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on April 26, 2002 was Quitame Ese Hombre by Pilar Montenegro, according to the Latin music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

April 26, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on April 26, 2002 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week April 22nd and April 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Quitame Ese Hombre
  2. - Escapar [Escape]
  3. - Y Tu Te Vas
  4. - Suerte [Whenever, Wherever]
  5. - Necesidad

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April 26, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 26, 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

Roger Dodger

Roger Dodger

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Dylan Kidd

Starring: Campbell Scott, Jesse Eisenberg, Isabella Rossellini, Elizabeth Berkley

Country: United States of America

Unfaithful

Unfaithful

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Adrian Lyne

Starring: Richard Gere, Diane Lane, Olivier Martinez, Erik Per Sullivan

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

April 26, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 26, 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:

Verdammt verliebt

Verdammt verliebt

Release year: 2002

Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi

Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi

Release year: 2002

The Story of a Noble Family

The Story of a Noble Family

Release year: 2002

Rockface

Rockface

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Mark Roper

No Boundaries

No Boundaries

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Violet Mendoza

April 26, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 26, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Nanny Diaries by Emma McLaughlin, Nicola Kraus

The Nanny Diaries

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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.

Everything'S Eventual by Stephen King

Everything'S Eventual

By:

Stephen King, the #1 New York Times bestseller and undisputed King of Horror, has compiled another collection of spine-tingling stories that will keep you up at night.

A Mind At A Time by Mel Levine

A Mind At A Time

By:

Dr. Mel Levine is one of America's most well-known pediatricians and learning experts. He says, "Different minds can learn differently." Some students excel in particular areas while others are stronger in others.

Sea Glass by Anita Shreve

Sea Glass

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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.

Martha Inc. by Christopher M. Byron

Martha Inc.

By:

Martha Stewart is a household name and has a huge following. She has established herself as the authority on all things domestic, and in the process she has created a multimillion dollar business and an impressive personal net worth.

April 26, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 26, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Eternal Daughter

Eternal Daughter

Platform: Windows

Genre: Action-adventure

Densetsu no Stafy

Densetsu no Stafy

Platform: Game Boy Advance, Virtual Console

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Nintendo

Ashen Empires

Ashen Empires

Platform: Windows

Genre: MMORPG

Publisher: Pixel Mine(current), Iron Will Games (former), Asylumsoft Inc. (original), TKO Games (former)

Casino Mogul

Casino Mogul

Platform: Windows

Genre: Business simulation game

Publisher: DreamCatcher Interactive

Disney Golf

Disney Golf

Platform: PlayStation 2

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Disney Interactive Co-Publisher Electronic Arts

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Who was the US President on April 26, 2002?

On April 26, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 26, 2002?

On April 26, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).

Who was the Pope on April 26, 2002?

On April 26, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 26th?

April 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of April. 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 April 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - 17 miners were killed in a large methane explosion in a coal mine located in eastern ukraine's self-proclaimed luhansk people's republic.
  • 2018 - The united nations reported the discovery of five mass graves "likely" in blukwa centre, maze/waliba in ituri (democratic republic of congo).
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: after clashes against isil who took the ruins in 2014, the pro-government popular mobilization forces militia retakes control of hatra, an ancient city that was mostly destroyed in iraq's nineveh governorate.

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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 April 2002?

April 2002 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.

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