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April 9th, 2002

April 9th, 2002, was a Tuesday. It was Day 99 of 2002. The decade was the 2000s.

21 years, 5 months, and 19 days have passed since April 9th, 2002.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Aries.

On This Day

What happened?

What happened on April 9th, 2002?

  • The funeral of Queen Elizabeth, "The Queen Mother" is held.
Song charts

Music charts.

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on April 9th, 2002.

  • United States: Ain't It Funny - Jennifer Lopez
  • United Kingdom: Unchained Melody - Gareth Gates

The Billboard Hot 100 on April 9th, 2002.

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Ain't It Funny - Jennifer Lopez Featuring Ja Rule
  • What's Luv? - Fat Joe Featuring Ashanti
  • In The End - Linkin Park
  • Foolish - Ashanti
  • Girlfriend - 'N Sync Featuring Nelly
Play the top singles from the year 2002.
A Spotify playlist of songs from 2002. Take a trip back to the peak days of Nelly, Nickelback, Avril Lavigne and Scooter.
Panic Room

Top movie at the box office.

The movie "Panic Room" was at the top of the box office on April 9th, 2002.

Take me back to April 9th, 2002!

Let's take a stroll down memory lane!

The date is April 9th, 2002, and it's a Tuesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aries. The summer of 2002 is drawing closer and temperatures have started to rise.

In America, the song Ain't It Funny by Jennifer Lopez is at the top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Unchained Melody by Gareth Gates is the number-one hit song. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Panic Room 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 "Touched by an Angel", "Friends", "King of the Hill", and "Star Trek: Enterprise". 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.

In celebrity news, actress Elizabeth Hurley has just given birth to a baby boy, whom she has named Damian Charles Hurley. However, businessman Steve Bing is denying that he is the father. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Left Eye, Big Dick Dudley, The British Bulldog, and John Gotti would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies", "SSX Tricky", "WWF SmackDown! Just Bring It", and "Medal of Honor: Allied Assault".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Jackie Chan Adventures", "As Told by Ginger", "Grounded for Life", and "The Fairly OddParents". Children are playing with toys such as Bratz dolls, Harry Potter Candy Maker Set, Barbie and the Nutcracker doll, and Chicken Dance Elmo.

News

News topics, nostalgic fads, and pop culture events.

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on April 9th, 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.

Information

Facts.

Basic facts and information about this date:

  • 21 years, 5 months, and 19 days have passed since April 9th, 2002.
  • Week Number: This date occurred during Week 15 of 2002.
  • Leap Year: 2002 was not a leap year.
  • Age: People born on April 9th, 2002, are now 21 years old.
  • Generation: People born in 2002 belong to the Generation Z generation.
  • Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 1018306800.

Personality traits.

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on April 9th, 2002.

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Events

Around this time.

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around April 9th, 2002.

  • March 10th, 2002: Angelina Jolie adopts her first child Maddox Chivan.
  • March 12th, 2002: Boy band NSYNC release their song "Girlfriend".
  • March 15th, 2002: The film Resident Evil (2002) is released in movie theaters.
  • March 15th, 2002: The movie Ice Age (2002) is released.
  • March 17th, 2002: WrestleMania X8: Triple H defeats Chris Jericho at the SkyDome in Toronto, Canada.
  • March 17th, 2002: The fighting game "Virtua Fighter 4" is released for the PlayStation 2 in North America.
  • March 18th, 2002: Brock Lesnar makes his televised WWF debut.
  • March 18th, 2002: Gareth Gates releases his version of the song "Unchained Melody".
  • March 22nd, 2002: Blade II (2002) is released.
  • March 24th, 2002: Halle Berry becomes the first woman of color to win an Academy Award for Best Actress.
  • March 25th, 2002: The first episode of the reality dating series "The Bachelor" is aired on TV.
  • March 27th, 2002: Eight councilors are murdered by a gunman at a town council meeting in Nanterre, France.
  • March 27th, 2002: 29 people are killed after a Palestinian suicide bomber attacks a Passover seder dinner in Netanya, Israel.
  • March 29th, 2002: The movie Panic Room (2002) is released.
  • March 30th, 2002: Queen Elizabeth "The Queen Mother" passes away.
  • April 2nd, 2002: Ireland: Bishop Brendan Comiskey resigns amid criticism of his handling of sexual abuse cases in Ferns.
  • April 4th, 2002: Actress Elizabeth Hurley gives birth to her son, Damian Charles Hurley.
  • April 5th, 2002: Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley dies from a drug overdose at the age of 34.
  • This date: April 9th, 2002
  • April 12th, 2002: The British romantic comedy film "Bend It Like Beckham" (2002) is released.
  • April 16th, 2002: The song "Hot in Herre" is released by rap artist Nelly.
  • April 19th, 2002: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) is released.
  • April 25th, 2002: Wrestling: Randy Orton makes his first televised appearance on the WWE.
  • April 25th, 2002: TLC singer Lisa 'Left Eye' Lopes is killed in a motor accident.
  • April 26th, 2002: A gunman called Robert Steinhäuser murders 16 people at a secondary school in Erfurt.
  • April 28th, 2002: Boy band group NSYNC perform their final show.
  • May 3rd, 2002: Spider-Man (2002), starring Tobey Maguire, is released in movie theaters.
  • May 4th, 2002: The last wrestling show (Insurrextion) takes place under the WWF name.
  • May 5th, 2002: Arsenal win the FA Cup final after beating Chelsea 2-0.
  • May 5th, 2002: The World Wrestling Federation, Inc. (WWF) changes its name to World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE).
  • May 6th, 2002: The Attitude Era in the WWE comes to an end.
  • May 6th, 2002: Dutch politician Pim Fortuyn is assassinated.
  • May 8th, 2002: Arsenal clinch the 2001-2002 FA Premier League title after a 1-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Zodiac info

Horoscope, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Zodiac and birthstone information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on April 9th, 2002, will have the star sign Aries.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2002 was the year of the Horse (Yang Metal).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 8.
  • Native American Zodiac: April 9th, 2002 falls under the Falcon.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of April will have the birthstone Diamond.
  • Birth flower (April): The Daisy and the Sweet Pea.

Photos of early 2000s fashion.

Photographs of early 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Photos of early 2000s fashion.

Television shows

TV shows in 2002.

Television shows that people were watching in April 2002.

TV shows from April, 2002.

The Shield
The Shield
Police drama.

24
24
Action drama about a counterterrorism agent called Jack Bauer.

Smallville
Smallville
TV show based on the Superman story.

Scrubs
Scrubs
Comedy show about a new group of medical students.

Alias
Alias
Spy action drama.

Star Trek: Enterprise
Star Trek: Enterprise
Prequel to the original Star Trek series.

Home Movies
Home Movies
Adult animated sitcom.

The Office (UK version).
The Office (UK version).
Starring Ricky Gervais.

Fear Factor
Fear Factor
American stunt/dare game show.

Boston Public
Boston Public
Drama series about a fictional public school called Winslow High School.

CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
Starring William Petersen as Gil Grissom.

Gilmore Girls
Gilmore Girls
Comedy-drama starring Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel.

Dark Angel
Dark Angel
Starring Jessica Alba.

Andromeda
Andromeda
Sci-fi TV series.

Malcolm in the Middle
Malcolm in the Middle
TV show about a dysfunctional family and their genius son.

Roswell
Roswell
TV show about the town of Roswell.

Angel
Angel
Spin-off show of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer".

The West Wing
The West Wing
Political drama.

Futurama
Futurama
Animated series.

The Sopranos
The Sopranos
Crime drama about the life of a New Jersey mobster.

Becker
Becker
TV show about a grumpy doctor called Dr. John Becker.

Charmed
Charmed
TV series about a group of sisters that are witches.

Will & Grace
Will & Grace
TV series.

The King of Queens
The King of Queens
Comedy TV show starring Kevin James.

The Royle Family
The Royle Family
British sitcom about a Manchester family called the Royles.

That '70s Show
That '70s Show
Comedy TV show about a group of friends living in the 1970s.

Sex and the City
Sex and the City
A group of friends "explore" Manhattan's dating scene.

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

Kids' TV shows on April 9th, 2002.

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 2002.

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

Roswell
Roswell

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

Popular toys and games in 2002.

Toys and games that were popular on this date in 2002.

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 April of 2002.

Kingdom Hearts 2002
Kingdom Hearts
RPG published by Square Enix.

Medal of Honor: Allied Assault 2002
Medal of Honor: Allied Assault
First-person shooter game that is set in World War 2.

Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy 2001
Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy
Open world platform video game.

Pro Evolution Soccer 2001
Pro Evolution Soccer
The first installment in the series.

Return to Castle Wolfenstein 2001
Return to Castle Wolfenstein
First-person shooter game.

WWF SmackDown! Just Bring It 2001
WWF SmackDown! Just Bring It
Wrestling game that was released by THQ.

Halo: Combat Evolved 2001
Halo: Combat Evolved
FPS game that was released for the Xbox.

Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty 2001
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
Stealth game.

SSX Tricky 2001
SSX Tricky
Snowboarding game.

Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies 2001
Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies
Combat flight simulation.

Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 2001
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
The third game in the series.

Grand Theft Auto III 2001
Grand Theft Auto III
The third game in the series. Starring Claude in Liberty City.

Silent Hill 2 2001
Silent Hill 2
Survival horror video game published by Konami.

Devil May Cry 2001
Devil May Cry
Hack and Slash game that was released for the PlayStation 2.

Pokémon Crystal 2001
Pokémon Crystal
Released for the Game Boy Color.

Max Payne 2001
Max Payne
Third person shooter game that allowed the player to slow down time.

Final Fantasy X 2001
Final Fantasy X
The tenth game in the series.

Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec 2001
Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec
Racing game that was released on the PlayStation 2.

Twisted Metal: Black 2001
Twisted Metal: Black
Vehicle combat game.

Red Faction 2001
Red Faction
First-person shooter that was released for the PlayStation 2.

The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons 2001
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
Action-adventure game that was released for the Game Boy Color.

2002 - TV stations, commercials and shows.

A nostalgic video that emulates what television was like back in 2002.

Were you born on this date?

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 April 9th, 2008, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays.

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on April 9th.

Hugh Hefner

Adult magazine publisher. Deceased
Born on April 9th, 1926
He turned 76 on this day in 2002.

Stephen Paddock

Mass murderer. Deceased
Born on April 9th, 1953
He turned 49 on this day in 2002.

Jay Gardner

TV personality.
Born on April 9th, 1986
He turned 16 on this day in 2002.

Kristen Stewart

Actress.
Born on April 9th, 1990
She turned 12 on this day in 2002.

Lil Nas X

Rapper.
Born on April 9th, 1999
He turned 3 on this day in 2002.

Holidays

Holidays.

National holidays and famous events that fall on the 9th of April.

  • Occupation of Denmark (Denmark)
Weather details

Weather on April 9th, 2002.

Historical weather information for April 9th, 2002.

  • Dublin, Ireland: It was 11.5 degrees Celsius. It was a dry day. It was a sunny day.
  • New York, USA: Temperature: 52.7 degrees Fahrenheit. 11.5 degrees Celsius. Fog was reported. Rain fell. Precipitation: 3.81cm.
  • London, England: Temperature: 7 degrees Celsius. Rain fell. Precipitation: 2539.75cm.
USA

US President.

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on April 9th, 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 April 9th, 2002 was most likely conceived around July 17th, 2001.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on April 9th, 2002 is close to December 31st, 2002.

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Stats for April 9th, 2002

Time difference & statistics.

Here are some fun statistics about April 9th, 2002.

  • 7,842 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,120 weeks have passed.
  • 677,548,800 seconds have passed since April 9th, 2002.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 790,473,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 349,615,180,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 112,924,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 58,269,197 steps. That's roughly 25,897 miles!
  • Since this date, 8,130,586 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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