What happened on Saturday April 27, 2002?

Here's what happened on April 27, 2002:

• NASA's Pioneer 10 Space Probe Ends Transmission NASA received the last successful telemetry signal from Pioneer 10, marking the end of communication with one of the most significant early space exploration missions. Launched in 1972, Pioneer 10 was the first spacecraft to traverse the asteroid belt and provide close-up images of Jupiter.
• Passing of Baron Hans Heinrich Thyssen-Bornemisza Baron Hans Heinrich Thyssen-Bornemisza, a prominent Swiss industrialist and renowned art collector, died. He was instrumental in creating one of the most significant private art collections in the world and later donated a substantial portion to Spain.
• Death of George Alec Effinger, Science Fiction Author George Alec Effinger, a notable American science fiction and fantasy writer known for his cyberpunk novels like the Marid Audran series, passed away. He was a respected author who contributed significantly to speculative fiction literature.
• Laughlin, Nevada River Run Riot A violent incident occurred during the annual River Run motorcycle rally in Laughlin, Nevada, resulting in three fatalities. The riot highlighted tensions and potential safety concerns at large motorcycle gatherings.

Events in 2002

April 27, 2002: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 27, 2002

Newspapers from Apr. 27, 2002

April 27, 2002: What were the main match results that day?

Jupiler League - Football (Belgium)

• Charleroi - Lommel : 1 - 3

Bundesliga 1 - Football (Germany)

• FC Koln - Freiburg : 2 - 0
• Hamburg - Dortmund : 3 - 4
• Hansa Rostock - M'gladbach : 1 - 1
• Hertha - Schalke 04 : 2 - 0
• Kaiserslautern - Cottbus : 4 - 0

La Liga Primera Division - Football (Spain)

• Barcelona - Villarreal : 4 - 1
• Sociedad - Real Madrid : 3 - 0
• Valencia - Espanol : 2 - 1

La Liga Segunda Division - Football (Spain)

• Ath Madrid - Gimnastic : 3 - 3
• Elche - Extremadura : 0 - 0
• Poli Ejido - Xerez : 1 - 1

April 27, 2002 was a Saturday and it was the 117th day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 27, 2002 can also be written as 4/27/2002 in the US and as 27/4/2002 in UK and Europe.

April 27, 2002 in April 2002 calendar

Famous people died on April 27, 2002:

• Ruth Handler

  Co-founder of Mattel and inventor of the Barbie doll, a revolutionary toy that transformed the global toy industry.

• George Alec Effinger

  Acclaimed American science fiction author known for innovative and award-winning works in speculative fiction.

Famous people who died in 2002

Famous people who died on April 27th

April 27, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 27, 2002 was Foolish by Ashanti, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

1. Ashanti - Foolish
2. Fat Joe - What's Luv?
3. Jennifer Lopez - Ain't It Funny
4. Usher - U Don't Have To Call
5. N'Sync - Girlfriend

April 27, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 27, 2002 was Unchained Melody by Gareth Gates, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

1. Gareth Gates - Unchained Melody
2. Shakira - Whenever Wherever
3. Nickelback - How You Remind Me
4. Ali G & Shaggy - Me Julie
5. Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott - 4 My People

April 27, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 27, 2002 was Foolish by Ashanti, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

1. Ashanti - Foolish
2. Usher - U Don't Have To Call
3. Fat Joe Featuring Ashanti - What's Luv?
4. Tweet - Oops (Oh My)
5. Busta Rhymes Featuring P. Diddy & Pharrell - Pass The Courvoisier Part II

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 27th is Taurus.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

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.

Discover the personality of April born.

Unlock the Mysteries of April 27, 2002! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

April 27, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 27, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

Discover the Horse personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on April 27, 2002 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 27, 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 27, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 08:40 pm and setting at 07:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 28, 2002 while the next full moon would come on May 26, 2002.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in April 2002

Your place in the Universe on April 27, 2002

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on April 27, 2002 is:

23 years and 7 days old,

or 276 months and 7 days old,

or 1201 weeks and 1 day old,

or 8408 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old,

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 27, 2002?

There are 358 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday April 27th 2026.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 27, 2002?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on April 27, 2002.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.