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Friday August 30, 2002: on this day
August 30, 2002 was the 242nd day of the year 2002, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 30, 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 August 30, 2002, who was born and died on August 30, 2002, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 30, 2002, which were the most popular songs (ex. Dilemma by Nelly), movies (e.g. Phone Booth, directed by Joel Schumacher), TV series (e.g. Still Game) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 30th, 2002 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 30, 2002?
- August 30, 2002: What happened on that day?
- August 30, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
- August 30, 2002: What were the main match results that day?
- August 30, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 30, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 30, 2002?
- August 30, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 30, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
- August 30, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 30, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
- August 30, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 30, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 30, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 30, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 30, 2002?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 2002?
- Who was the Pope on August 30, 2002?
What day of the week was August 30, 2002?
August 30, 2002 was a Friday and it was the 242nd day of the year 2002 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 30, 2002 can also be written as 8/30/2002 in the US and as 30/8/2002 in UK and Europe.
August 30, 2002: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 30, 2002:
- Rico linhas aéreas flight 4823 crashes on approach to rio branco international airport, killing 23 of the 31 people on board.
August 30, 2002: What were the stock market quotes and exchange rates that day?
Stock market quotes on August 30, 2002:
- ExxonMobil XOM: opens at $34.75
- Apple AAPL: opens at $14.73
- Microsoft MSFT: opens at $50.14
- General Electric GE: opens at $30.20
- International Business Machines IBM: opens at $75.55
Exchange Rates on August 30, 2002:
- 1 USD = 118.49 JPY
- 1 USD = 1.5583 CAD
- 1 USD = 1.4974 CHF
- 1 EUR = 116.29 JPY
- 1 EUR = 0.6341 GBP
August 30, 2002: What were the main match results that day?
Division 2 - Football (France)
- Clermont - Creteil : 1 - 2
- Grenoble - Beauvais : 0 - 2
Eredivisie - Football (Netherlands)
- Waalwijk - Twente : 3 - 2
Liga I - Football (Portugal)
- Sp Braga - Pacos Ferreira : 1 - 0
Futbol Ligi 1 - Football (Turkey)
- Besiktas - Diyarbakirspor : 2 - 0
August 30, 2002: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 30, 2002: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 2002 is Horse and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 30th, 2002 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 30, 2002: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 30, 2002 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 August 30, 2002 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 10:54 pm and setting at 02:40 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 22, 2002 while the next full moon would come on Sep 21, 2002.
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Who was born on August 30, 2002?
Famous people born on August 30, 2002:
![Raffey Cassidy]()
Raffey CassidyMovie actress.
- Fábio Carvalho
Portuguese footballer.
- Paige Jones
- Caitlin McGuinness
- Sandry
Whose famous birthday is on August 30th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 30th:
![Cameron Diaz]()
Cameron DiazAmerican actress, producer and former fashion model.
![Kitty Wells]()
Kitty WellsAmerican country-western singer who was so popular during the decade between the 1950s and the early 1970s, she was called "the queen of...
![Peggy Lipton]()
Peggy LiptonAmerican actress.
![Michael Chiklis]()
Michael ChiklisAmerican actor and star of "the shield," a tv drama about police.
![Ted Williams]()
Ted WilliamsAmerican baseball player.
![Fred MacMurray]()
Fred MacMurrayActor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83.
![Joan Blondell]()
Joan BlondellAmerican actress and singer (b. 1906).
![Elden Henson]()
Elden HensonElden Henson is an actor who gained fame for his roles in sports-related movies.
![Elizabeth Ashley]()
Elizabeth AshleyAmerican actress, she was young, beautiful, and intense when she played her first stage role in 1961-62's "take her, she's mine" for which...
![Molly Ivins]()
Molly IvinsAmerican journalist and liberal political commentator.
August 30, 2002: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 21 years 7 months old,
or 259 months and 21 days old,
or 1129 weeks and 1 day old,
or 7904 days old,
if you were born on August 30, 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 August 30, 2002?
There are 133 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 30th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 2002?
You belong to the Gen Z generation if you were born on August 30, 2002.
August 30, 2002: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 30, 2002:
- J. Lee Thompson
English-canadian director, producer, and screenwriter (d. 2002).
- Sharif Zaid Ibn Shaker
- Biagio Brancato
- Andy Johnson
What famous deaths happened on August 30th?
Famous deaths on August 30th:
![Bharat Gopy]()
Bharat GopyRenowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.
![Charles Bronson]()
Charles BronsonAmerican actor who has appeared in more than 70 films.
![Glenn Ford]()
Glenn FordCanadian-american actor.
![Valerie Harper]()
Valerie HarperAmerican actress who was well-known for her role as the worrywart in the "mary tyler moore show," which ran from 1970 to 1974.
![Charles Coburn]()
Charles CoburnAmerican actor and singer (d. 1961).
![William Talman]()
William TalmanAmerican actor and screenwriter (d. 1968).
- Milian Cavalcanti
Pioneering Brazilian filmmaker known for his avant-garde works.
- Oliver Sacks
Renowned neurologist known for his work in the field of neurology and his bestselling books.
- Muhannad Al-Hakim
Influential physician and scholar in the Islamic Golden Age.
- Mihail Gorbachev
Mihail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union and a prominent figure in the business world after the dissolution of the USSR.
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August 30, 2002: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 30, 2002:
- International Day of the Disappeared
- Turkey - Victory Day (to commemorate the Battle of Dumlupinar in 1922)
- Peru - Saint Rose of Lima's Day
Observances on August 30, 2002:
- International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
August 30, 2002: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 30, 2002 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 26th and September 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 30, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 2002 was Dilemma by Nelly, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.
August 30, 2002: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 30, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Nelly - Dilemma
- Nelly - Hot In Herre
- Avril Lavigne - Complicated
- Mario - Just A Friend
- P. Diddy - I Need A Girl (Part Two)
August 30, 2002: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 2002 was Colourblind by Darius, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.
August 30, 2002: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 30, 2002 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Darius - Colourblind
- Gareth Gates - Anyone Of Us (Stupid Mistake)
- S Club Juniors - Automatic High
- Shakira - Underneath Your Clothes
- Sugababes - Round Round
August 30, 2002: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 2002 was Dilemma by Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.
August 30, 2002: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 30, 2002 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland - Dilemma
- Nelly - Hot In Herre
- N.O.R.E. - Nothin'
- Ludacris Featuring Mystikal & Infamous 2.0 - Move B***h
- Mario - Just A Friend 2002
August 30, 2002: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 30, 2002 was El Dolor De Tu Presencia by Jennifer Pena, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.
August 30, 2002: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 30, 2002 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Jennifer Pena - El Dolor De Tu Presencia
- Enrique Iglesias - Mentiroso
- Jerry Rivera - Vuela Muy Alto
- Juanes - A Dios Le Pido
- Chayanne - Y Tu Te Vas
August 30, 2002: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 30, 2002 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Phone Booth
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Joel Schumacher
Starring: Colin Farrell, Kiefer Sutherland, Forest Whitaker, Radha Mitchell
Country: United States of America
8 Mile
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Curtis Hanson
Starring: Marshall Mathers, Brittany Murphy, Kim Basinger, Mekhi Phifer
Country: United States of America
Iris
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Richard Eyre
Starring: Judi Dench, Jim Broadbent, Kate Winslet, Hugh Bonneville
Country: United States of America
Kate & Leopold
Release year: 2002
Directed by: James Mangold
Starring: Meg Ryan, Hugh Jackman, Liev Schreiber, Breckin Meyer
Country: United States of America
The Banger Sisters
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Bob Dolman
Starring: Susan Sarandon, Goldie Hawn, Geoffrey Rush, Erika Christensen
Country: United States of America
August 30, 2002: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 30, 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:
Still Game
Release year: 2002
Starring: Ford Kiernan, Greg Hemphill, Paul Riley, Mark Cox
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Cavegirl
Release year: 2002
Directed by: David Oliver
Dick and Dom in da Bungalow
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Simon Hepworth
Transufômâ: Maikuron densetsu
Release year: 2002
Directed by: Hidehito Ueda
CNNNN: Chaser Non-Stop News Network
Release year: 2002
Starring: Craig Reucassel, Chris Taylor, Julian Morrow, Dominic Knight
Country: Australia
August 30, 2002: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 30, 2002 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Long Strange Trip
By: Dennis McNally
Complete history of one the greatest and longest-lived bands in rock history, as written by its official historian, publicist, a must-have for all Dead Heads and students
You Are Not A Stranger Here
By: Adam Haslett
Adam Haslett's bestselling first collection of stories is highly acclaimed and has received a lot of praise. He explores the lives of people who seem to be devastated by loss, and uncovers whole worlds within them.
Running With Scissors
By: Augusten Burroughs
The #1 New York Times Bestseller. An Entertainment Weekly Top Ten Book of the year. Running with Scissors, a Major Motion Picture is the true story of a boy who was abandoned by his mother. She was a poet with …
The Remnant
By: Tim LaHaye and Jerry B. Jenkins
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A Mind At A Time
By: Mel Levine
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.
August 30, 2002: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 30, 2002 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
BMX XXX
Beatmania IIDX 7th Style
Delta Force: Urban Warfare
Deathrow
Big Air Freestyle
Who was the US President on August 30, 2002?
On August 30, 2002 the US President was George W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 2002?
On August 30, 2002 the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 30, 2002?
On August 30, 2002 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 30th?
August 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th day of the month of August. 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 August 30th, such as:
- 2018 - Economy of argentina: argentina raises its interest rate to 60% as its currency plummets.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 11 afghan civilians were killed and 16 others were injured when a nato helicopter attacked logar province east of kabul, where taliban insurgents had sought refuge.
- 2016 - Sinjar massacre: many yazidi were killed in the massacre of 2014. isil discovered 72 mass graves.
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 August 2002?
August 2002 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
