What happened on Tuesday October 29, 2002?

Here's what happened on October 29, 2002:

• Ho Chi Minh City ITC Department Store Fire On October 29, 2002, a devastating fire erupted in a luxurious department store in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, while approximately 1,500 people were shopping. The catastrophic blaze resulted in the death of over 60 individuals, with more than 100 people unaccounted for, making it the deadliest peacetime disaster in Vietnamese history. The incident highlighted significant fire safety and emergency response challenges in urban commercial spaces.
• Moscow Theatre Hostage Crisis Gas Attack On October 29, 2002, during the Moscow Theatre Siege, medical experts debated the type of incapacitating gas used by Russian authorities to neutralize terrorists. Potential substances included BZ, fentanyl derivatives, opiates, aerosolized Valium, and the Russian agent Kolokol-1. The U.S. Embassy in Moscow believed the substance was an opiate. The controversial gas attack raised significant questions about the use of chemical agents in hostage rescue operations.
• Jack the Ripper DNA Investigation Crime novelist Patricia Cornwell announced potential DNA evidence linking artist Walter Sickert to one of the letters associated with the infamous 19th-century serial killer Jack the Ripper. This development represented a significant attempt to solve one of the most notorious unsolved criminal cases in history.
• Canadian Travel Advisory to United States The Canadian foreign minister issued an advisory for Canadian citizens born in Iraq, Iran, or Syria, cautioning them about potential complications when traveling to the United States. This advisory was in response to new U.S. entry requirements mandating photographs and fingerprints. American Ambassador Paul Cellucci later provided assurances to address Canadian concerns.

Events in 2002

October 29, 2002: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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Newspapers from Oct. 29, 2002

October 29, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?

Stock market quotes on October 29, 2002:

• ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $33.50
• Apple AAPL: opens at $15.57
• Microsoft MSFT: opens at $52.15
• General Electric GE: opens at $26.20
• International Business Machines IBM: opens at $76.56

Exchange Rates on October 29, 2002:

• 1 USD = 122.67 JPY
• 1 USD = 1.5654 CAD
• 1 USD = 1.4863 CHF
• 1 EUR = 120.8 JPY
• 1 EUR = 0.6316 GBP

October 29, 2002: What were the main match results that day?

Division 1 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Gillingham - Wolves : 0 - 4
• Grimsby - Burnley : 6 - 5
• Leicester - Coventry : 2 - 1
• Norwich - Nott'm Forest : 0 - 0
• Portsmouth - Preston : 3 - 2

Division 2 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Blackpool - Stockport : 1 - 3
• Brechin - Dumbarton : 1 - 1
• Brentford - Plymouth : 0 - 0
• Bristol City - Huddersfield : 1 - 0
• Cheltenham - Port Vale : 0 - 1

Division 3 - Football (United Kingdom)

• Cambridge - Carlisle : 2 - 1
• Darlington - Scunthorpe : 1 - 1
• Hartlepool - Bristol Rvs : 2 - 0
• Leyton Orient - Southend : 2 - 1
• Lincoln - Bury : 1 - 1

October 29, 2002 was a Tuesday and it was the 302nd day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 29, 2002 can also be written as 10/29/2002 in the US and as 29/10/2002 in UK and Europe.

October 29, 2002 in October 2002 calendar

Famous people born on October 29, 2002:

• Ruel

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Famous people died on October 29, 2002:

• Glenn McQueen

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Famous people who died on October 29th

October 29, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 2002 was Dilemma by Nelly, according to the music chart for the week October 28th and November 3rd.

1. Nelly - Dilemma
2. Eminem - Lose Yourself
3. Cam'ron - Hey Ma
4. Missy Misdemeanor Elliott - Work It
5. Kelly Clarkson - A Moment Like This

October 29, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 29, 2002 was The Long And Winding Road / Suspicious Minds by Will Young & Gareth Gates, according to the music chart for the week October 28th and November 3rd.

1. Will Young & Gareth Gates - The Long And Winding Road / Suspicious Minds
2. Avril Lavigne - Complicated
3. Las Ketchup - The Ketchup Song (Asereje)
4. Pink - Just Like A Pill

October 29, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 29, 2002 was Luv U Better by LL Cool J, according to the music chart for the week October 28th and November 3rd.

1. LL Cool J - Luv U Better
2. Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott - Work It
3. Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland - Dilemma
4. Aaliyah - I Care 4 U
5. Sean Paul - Gimme The Light

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 29, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 29, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 29, 2002 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 29, 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 October 29, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 10:31 pm and setting at 02:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 21, 2002 while the next full moon would come on Nov 20, 2002.

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Your place in the Universe on October 29, 2002

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Someone born on October 29, 2002 is:

22 years 6 months old,

or 270 months and 4 days old,

or 1174 weeks and 4 days old,

or 8222 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 29, 2002?

There are 179 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 29, 2002?

You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on October 29, 2002.

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