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May 31, 2002

May 31, 2002, was a Friday. It was the 151st day of 2002. The decade was the 2000s.

21 years, 9 months, and 19 days have passed since May 31, 2002.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Gemini.

On This Day

Events

Notable events that occurred on May 31, 2002:

  • The 2002 FIFA World Cup kicks off in South Korea and Japan.
  • World Cup: Senegal causes a huge upset by defeating France 1-0.
Song charts

Popular songs

On May 31, 2002, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Foolish" by Ashanti
  • United Kingdom: "Without Me" by Eminem

The music charts on May 31, 2002

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Foolish - Ashanti
  • I Need A Girl (Part One) - P. Diddy Featuring Usher & Loon
  • What's Luv? - Fat Joe Featuring Ashanti
  • U Don't Have To Call - Usher
  • A Thousand Miles - Vanessa Carlton
Play the top singles from 2002
A Spotify playlist of songs from 2002. Take a trip back to the peak days of Nelly, Nickelback, Avril Lavigne and Scooter.
Attack of the Clones

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Attack of the Clones".

Facts

This date occurred 7,963 days ago. Approximately 265 months have passed. It was the 151st day of 2002, in week 22. The decade was the 2000s. People who were born on May 31, 2002, are now 21 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 88 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to May 31, 2002

Let's go back to the 2000s.

The date is May 31, 2002, and it's a Friday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Gemini. Many people have "that Friday feeling" and are looking forward to the weekend.

The summer of 2002 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up, and the evenings are brighter than usual. The school year is nearly finished. In the United States, the Memorial Day weekend of 2002 has recently come and gone. To many, this means that the summer has officially started. In America, the song "Foolish" by Ashanti is at the top of the singles charts, while "Without Me" by Eminem is the number-one song in the UK.

George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Attack of the Clones is at the top of the box office. Tony Blair is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "ER", "Touched by an Angel", "Celebrity Deathmatch", and "The West Wing".

Meanwhile, the Nokia 3310 is one of the most popular cellphones on the market at the moment. Stores across the world are currently selling a wide range of custom covers for the phone. In technology news, more and more people are beginning to gain access to the Internet. Internet speeds are increasing and MP3 sharing is beginning to threaten the existence of music stores. People are using a software program called LimeWire to share music, software, and videos. Unfortunately, it is also a haven for computer viruses.

It's 2002, so the music charts are being dominated by the likes of Ashanti, Nickelback, Nelly, Eminem, Usher, Blu Cantrell, The Calling, Linkin Park and Jennifer Lopez. The 2002 FIFA World Cup is currently taking place in South Korea and Japan. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as John Gotti, Jam Master Jay, Lana Clarkson, and Curt Hennig would all still be alive.

People are playing video games such as "Final Fantasy X", "SSX Tricky", "Halo: Combat Evolved", and "Pro Evolution Soccer". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Rugrats", "Dawson's Creek", "CatDog", and "Lizzie McGuire". Children are playing with toys such as Diva Starz, the PlayStation 2, My First LeapPad, and What's Her Face (doll).

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 31, 2002.

  • 2002 FIFA World Cup.

    2002 FIFA World Cup

    The 2002 FIFA World Cup was taking place in Japan and South Korea at this time. The competition was won by Brazil on June 30th after they defeated Germany 2-0 in the final.
  • The Eminem Show.

    The Eminem Show

    In late May 2002, rap star Eminem released his new album, The Eminem Show. The album contained tracks such as "Cleanin' Out My Closet", "'Till I Collapse", and "Without Me".
  • Eurovision 2002.

    Eurovision 2002

    The 2002 Eurovision song contest was held in Tallinn, Estonia. Latvia won the contest with the song "I Wanna" by Marie N.
  • Spider-Man.

    Spider-Man

    Spider-Man, starring Tobey Maguire, was showing in movie theaters at this time.
  • Emo.

    Emo

    A rock music genre called "Emo" started to spread during the summer of 2002.
  • Norah Jones - "Don't Know Why"

    Norah Jones - "Don't Know Why"

    "Don't Know Why" by Norah Jones would go on to win a Grammy for 2002's Record of the Year.
  • 2002 in music.

    2002 in music

    Popular music artists in 2002 included The Calling, Jennifer Lopez, Linkin Park, Puddle of Mudd, Ashanti, Usher, Vanessa Carlton, Eminem, Ja Rule, Jimmy Eat World, Nelly, Avril Lavigne and Missy Elliott.
  • The highest paid celebrities in 2002.

    The highest paid celebrities in 2002

    According to Forbes, the highest paid celebrities in 2002 were Britney Spears, Tiger Woods, Steven Spielberg, Madonna, U2, NSYNC, Mariah Carey, Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan and Tom Hanks.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 2002?

    Who were the best NBA players in 2002?

    In 2002, the best NBA players were Tim Duncan, Shaquille O'Neal, Kobe Bryant, Tracy McGrady, Jason Kidd, Kevin Garnett, Chris Webber, Dirk Nowitzki, Gary Payton, Allen Iverson, Ben Wallace, Jermaine O'Neal, Dikembe Mutombo, Paul Pierce and Steve Nash.
  • Time Person of the Year 2002.

    Time Person of the Year 2002

    "The Whistleblowers" were listed as the Time Person of the Year for 2002.
  • Anna Kournikova.

    Anna Kournikova

    Russian tennis player Anna Kournikova was named FHM's sexiest woman in 2002.
  • Landline phones begin to die out.

    Landline phones begin to die out

    The popularity of house telephones was starting to decline due to the rise of personal cellphones.
  • 2002 in movies.

    2002 in movies

    Movies released in 2002 included The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Spider-Man, Men in Black II, Signs, Die Another Day, Ice Age, My Big Fat Greek Wedding, Minority Report, Catch Me If You Can, 8 Mile, Gangs of New York and The Ring.
  • Best soccer players.

    Best soccer players

    In 2002, the best soccer players were Ronaldo, Roberto Carlos, Oliver Kahn, Zinedine Zidane, Michael Ballack, Thierry Henry, Raúl, Rivaldo, Yıldıray Baştürk and Alessandro Del Piero.
  • Chicago.

    Chicago

    "Chicago" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 2002.
  • Internet usage increases dramatically.

    Internet usage increases dramatically

    From about 2002 onward, Internet usage increased dramatically across the world. Faster broadband networks were being rolled out, allowing users to download and stream their favorite music and videos. It was around this time that social networks became a thing.
  • The Internet begins to hurt music stores.

    The Internet begins to hurt music stores

    MP3 sharing on the Internet became extremely common in the early-to-mid 2000s. MP3 players were taking over, and portable CD players such as the "Discman" were being phased out. As downloads surged, it became increasingly obvious that most music stores would not survive the onslaught of the new digital age.
  • The PlayStation 2 & the Xbox.

    The PlayStation 2 & the Xbox

    The PlayStation 2 and the original Xbox were competing with one another.
  • The iPod.

    The iPod

    Apple's iPod music player was released on October 23rd, 2001.
  • Nokia games such as Bounce.

    Nokia games such as Bounce

    During this period, you might have been playing simple mobile games such as Nokia's "Bounce", which was first released in July 2001.
  • MSN Messenger and AIM.

    MSN Messenger and AIM

    People were using MSN Messenger and AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) to chat with their friends online.
  • Nokia 3310.

    Nokia 3310

    The Nokia 3310 was one of the most popular cellphones on the market. The phone included a fun game called Snake. You could also buy custom covers for it.
  • VCRs are being phased out.

    VCRs are being phased out

    Although many people were still using VCRs to play movies, more and more households were beginning to replace them with DVD players.
  • DVDs are replacing VCR tapes.

    DVDs are replacing VCR tapes

    DVDs were starting to replace VCR tapes. As a result, you no longer had to rewind your tapes before you brought them back to the rental store.
  • Wallpaper is quickly dying off.

    Wallpaper is quickly dying off

    Wallpaper was quickly disappearing from people's homes during the early 2000s. By this stage, minimalist interior design trends were in vogue, and many people had already made the switch to using paint.
  • The Game Boy Color.

    The Game Boy Color

    The Game Boy Color was the go-to handheld device for gamers. Notable games included Wario Land 3, Donkey Kong Country, and the various Pokémon releases.
  • Floppy disks are being phased out.

    Floppy disks are being phased out

    The floppy disk was being phased out by this point, as the emergence of the CD-RW and faster Internet speeds had made it somewhat redundant.
  • CD folders and disc towers.

    CD folders and disc towers

    People were using CD folders and disc towers to store their music collections and PlayStation games. CD folders were particularly useful if you wanted to switch between different albums while driving.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around May 31, 2002.

  • May 3, 2002: Spider-Man (2002), starring Tobey Maguire, is released in movie theaters.
  • May 4, 2002: The last wrestling show (Insurrextion) takes place under the WWF name.
  • May 5, 2002:
    • Arsenal win the FA Cup final after beating Chelsea 2-0.
    • The World Wrestling Federation, Inc. (WWF) changes its name to World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE).
  • May 6, 2002:
    • The Attitude Era in the WWE comes to an end.
    • Dutch politician Pim Fortuyn is assassinated.
  • May 8, 2002: Arsenal clinch the 2001-2002 FA Premier League title after a 1-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford.
  • May 10, 2002:
    • Unfaithful (2002), starring Richard Gere, is released in cinemas.
    • FBI agent Robert Hanssen is sentenced to fifteen consecutive life sentences in prison for espionage.
  • May 13, 2002: Pop group Liberty X release their single "Just a Little".
  • May 14, 2002:
    • Eminem releases his single "Without Me".
    • Avril Lavigne releases her debut single "Complicated".
  • May 15, 2002: Football: Real Madrid win the UEFA Champions League after they defeat Bayer Leverkusen 2-1.
  • May 16, 2002: Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones (2002) is released.
  • May 17, 2002:
    • 2002 Irish general election: Fianna Fail are returned to power after winning 77 seats.
    • Irish politics: Michael Noonan steps down as leader of Fine Gael.
  • May 18, 2002: Former WWF wrestler The British Bulldog (Davey Boy Smith) dies of a heart attack.
  • May 19, 2002:
    • The last episode of The X-Files is aired on television.
    • Former Australian Prime Minister John Gorton passes away at the age of 90.
  • May 21, 2002: Rapper Ludacris releases his song "Move B**ch".
  • May 22, 2002: Former Ku Klux Klan member Bobby Frank Cherry is convicted of murdering four girls in the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing in 1963.
  • May 23, 2002: Legendary golfer Sam Snead dies at the age of 89.
  • May 24, 2002:
    • The film Enough (2002), starring Jennifer Lopez, is released in movie theaters.
    • The Sally Jessy Raphael Show comes to an end after 18 years.
  • May 28, 2002: Rapper Eminem releases his album The Eminem Show.
  • This date: May 31, 2002
  • June 2, 2002: The first episode of the crime drama "The Wire" is aired on HBO.
  • June 4, 2002:
    • 14-year-old Elizabeth Smart is kidnapped from her home in Salt Lake City, Utah.
    • Avril Lavigne releases her debut album "Let Go".
  • June 5, 2002: Irish politics: Enda Kenny becomes the new leader of Fine Gael.
  • June 6, 2002: The final episode of the original series of Celebrity Deathmatch is aired on MTV.
  • June 7, 2002: The first episode of the animated series "Kim Possible" is aired.
  • June 8, 2002:
    • Boxing: Lennox Lewis defeats Mike Tyson at The Pyramid in Memphis, Tennessee.
    • It is reported that Jennifer Lopez and Cris Judd have split up after less than a year of marriage.
  • June 10, 2002:
    • Pop group Las Ketchup release "The Ketchup Song".
    • Mobster John Gotti dies of cancer.
  • June 11, 2002:
    • Beyoncé releases her song "Work It Out".
    • The first episode of the singing competition "American Idol" is aired on television.
  • June 12, 2002: The Los Angeles Lakers win the 2002 NBA Finals after they defeat the New Jersey Nets 4-0.
  • June 14, 2002:
    • The Bourne Identity (2002) is released in movie theaters.
    • The movie Scooby-Doo (2002) is released.
  • June 15, 2002: Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards are married.
  • June 19, 2002: The wrestling promotion "NWA: Total Nonstop Action" is founded by Jeff Jarrett.
  • June 21, 2002:
    • The movie Minority Report (2002) is released.
    • Lilo & Stitch (2002) is released.
  • June 24, 2002: Wrestler Bret Hart suffers a stroke following a cycling accident.
  • June 25, 2002: The song "Dilemma" is released by rapper Nelly and Destiny's Child singer Kelly Rowland.
  • June 27, 2002: Wrestler John Cena makes his official WWE debut.
  • June 28, 2002: The FPS video game Battlefield 1942 is released.
  • June 29, 2002: Battle of Yeongpyeong: Clashes between North Korean and South Korean patrol boats lead to multiple casualties on both sides.
  • June 30, 2002: Brazil win the 2002 FIFA World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Germany.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on May 31, 2002, will have the star sign Gemini.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2002 was the year of the Horse (Yang Metal).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 4.
  • Native American Zodiac: May 31, 2002 falls under the Deer.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of May will have the birthstone Emerald.
  • Birth flower (May): The Lily of the Valley and the Hawthorn.

Early 2000s fashion

Photographs of early 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 2000s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in May 2002

In May 2002, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from May 2002.

The Shield
The Shield
24
24
Smallville
Smallville
Scrubs
Scrubs
Alias
Alias
Star Trek: Enterprise
Star Trek: Enterprise
Home Movies
Home Movies
The Office (UK version).
The Office (UK version).
Fear Factor
Fear Factor
Boston Public
Boston Public
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Gilmore Girls
Gilmore Girls
Andromeda
Andromeda
Malcolm in the Middle
Malcolm in the Middle
Angel
Angel
The West Wing
The West Wing
Futurama
Futurama
The Sopranos
The Sopranos
Becker
Becker
Charmed
Charmed
Will & Grace
Will & Grace
The King of Queens
The King of Queens
The Royle Family
The Royle Family
That '70s Show
That '70s Show
Sex and the City
Sex and the City
Celebrity Deathmatch
Celebrity Deathmatch
Dawson's Creek
Dawson's Creek

Cars in 2002

2002 saw the introduction of cars such as the Ford Fiesta (fifth generation), the Chevrolet Aveo, the Mazda 6, the Honda Accord (seventh generation), the Mercedes-Benz E-Class (W211), and the Cadillac CTS.

Cars in 2002.

Children TV shows

Cartoons and children's TV shows in May 2002

If you were a kid on May 31, 2002, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

The Cramp Twins
The Cramp Twins
The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents
My Wife and Kids
My Wife and Kids

Grounded for Life
Grounded for Life
As Told by Ginger
As Told by Ginger
Static Shock
Static Shock
Jackie Chan Adventures
Jackie Chan Adventures
Malcolm in the Middle
Malcolm in the Middle
Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids
Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids
Courage the Cowardly Dog
Courage the Cowardly Dog
The Amanda Show
The Amanda Show
Rocket Power
Rocket Power
Dora the Explorer
Dora the Explorer
SpongeBob SquarePants
SpongeBob SquarePants
Ed, Edd n Eddy
Ed, Edd n Eddy
Bob the Builder
Bob the Builder
The Powerpuff Girls
The Powerpuff Girls
The Wild Thornberrys
The Wild Thornberrys
That '70s Show
That '70s Show
CatDog
CatDog
Dawson's Creek
Dawson's Creek
Bear in the Big Blue House
Bear in the Big Blue House
Recess
Recess
Pokemon
Pokemon
Sabrina the Teenage Witch
Sabrina the Teenage Witch
7th Heaven
7th Heaven
Little Bear
Little Bear
Johnny Bravo
Johnny Bravo
Dexter's Laboratory
Dexter's Laboratory
Friends
Friends
Rugrats
Rugrats
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Toys

Toys in 2002

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game
Chicken Dance Elmo
Chicken Dance Elmo
Barbie as Rapunzel
Barbie as Rapunzel
The Nintendo GameCube
The Nintendo GameCube
The Xbox
The Xbox
What's Her Face (doll)
What's Her Face (doll)
Pixter drawing tablet
Pixter drawing tablet
My First LeapPad
My First LeapPad
Barbie and the Nutcracker doll
Barbie and the Nutcracker doll
e-Kara Karaoke Microphone
e-Kara Karaoke Microphone
Harry Potter Candy Maker Set
Harry Potter Candy Maker Set
The Game Boy Advance
The Game Boy Advance
Bratz dolls
Bratz dolls
The PlayStation 2
The PlayStation 2
Intelli Table
Intelli Table
Diva Starz
Diva Starz
HitClips audio player
HitClips audio player
Razor (scooter)
Razor (scooter)
Poo-Chi (robot dog)
Poo-Chi (robot dog)
Road Champs bikes
Road Champs bikes
Finger skateboards
Finger skateboards
Fisher Price Chatter Phone
Fisher Price Chatter Phone
Betty Spaghetty (doll)
Betty Spaghetty (doll)
Groovy Girls
Groovy Girls
Gogo's Crazy Bones
Gogo's Crazy Bones
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in May 2002.

Medal of Honor: Frontline 2002
Medal of Honor: Frontline
Kingdom Hearts 2002
Kingdom Hearts
Medal of Honor: Allied Assault 2002
Medal of Honor: Allied Assault
Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy 2001
Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy
Pro Evolution Soccer 2001
Pro Evolution Soccer
Return to Castle Wolfenstein 2001
Return to Castle Wolfenstein
WWF SmackDown! Just Bring It 2001
WWF SmackDown! Just Bring It
Halo: Combat Evolved 2001
Halo: Combat Evolved
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty 2001
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
SSX Tricky 2001
SSX Tricky
Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies 2001
Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 2001
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
Grand Theft Auto III 2001
Grand Theft Auto III
Silent Hill 2 2001
Silent Hill 2
Devil May Cry 2001
Devil May Cry
Pokémon Crystal 2001
Pokémon Crystal
Max Payne 2001
Max Payne
Final Fantasy X 2001
Final Fantasy X
Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec 2001
Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec
Twisted Metal: Black 2001
Twisted Metal: Black
Red Faction 2001
Red Faction

Were you born on May 31, 2002?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 2002.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out May 31, 2008, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 31.

Clint Eastwood

Clint Eastwood

Actor
Born on May 31, 1930
He turned 72 on this day in 2002.

Colin Farrell

Colin Farrell

Irish actor
Born on May 31, 1976
He turned 26 on this day in 2002.

Marco Reus

Marco Reus

German soccer player
Born on May 31, 1989
He turned 13 on this day in 2002.

MO3

MO3

Rapper Deceased
Born on May 31, 1992
He turned 10 on this day in 2002.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on May 31, 2002.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Tony Blair was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Bertie Ahern was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on May 31, 2002 was most likely conceived around September 7, 2001.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on May 31, 2002 is close to February 21, 2003.

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Stats for May 31, 2002

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about May 31, 2002:

  • 7,963 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,137 weeks have passed.
  • 688,006,800 seconds have passed since May 31, 2002.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 802,674,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 355,011,508,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 114,667,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 59,168,585 steps. That's roughly 26,297 miles!
  • Since this date, 8,256,082 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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