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September 14th, 2002

September 14th, 2002, was a Saturday. It was Day 257 of 2002. The decade was the 2000s.

21 years and 14 days have passed since September 14th, 2002.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Virgo.

On This Day

What happened?

What happened on September 14th, 2002?

  • Christina Aguilera releases the song "Dirrty".
Song charts

Top songs.

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on September 14th, 2002.

  • United States: Dilemma - Nelly & Kelly Rowland
  • United Kingdom: The Tide Is High - Atomic Kitten

The Billboard Hot 100 on September 14th, 2002.

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

  • Dilemma - Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland
  • Gangsta Lovin' - Eve Featuring Alicia Keys
  • Complicated - Avril Lavigne
  • Hot In Herre - Nelly
  • Cleanin' Out My Closet - Eminem
Play the top hits from 2002.
A Spotify playlist of songs from 2002. Take a trip back to the peak days of Nelly, Nickelback, Avril Lavigne and Scooter.
SwimFan

Top movie at the box office.

The movie "SwimFan" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Comments.

Comments from our visitors about this date.

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Dirrty was played continuously in bars and clubs. Whenever it came on, you'd often see girls doing the dance routine from Aguilera's music video.
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Take me back to September 14th, 2002!

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

The date is September 14th, 2002, and it's a Saturday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Virgo. People are currently enjoying their weekend.

Schools and colleges are starting again, and fall has officially arrived. As a result, temperatures are beginning to cool, and trees are starting to shed their leaves. In America, the song Dilemma by Nelly & Kelly Rowland is at the top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, The Tide Is High by Atomic Kitten is the number-one hit song.

George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie SwimFan is at the top of the box office. Tony Blair is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. 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. A rock music genre called "Emo" is beginning to become more and more mainstream.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Jam Master Jay, Lana Clarkson, Curt Hennig, and Fred Rogers would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "King of the Hill", "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", "The Royle Family", and "The West Wing". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Gran Turismo 3: A-Spec", "SSX Tricky", "Medal of Honor: Frontline", and "Medieval: Total War".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Powerpuff Girls", "Bob the Builder", "Lizzie McGuire", and "The Fairly OddParents". Popular toys at the moment include Fisher Price Chatter Phone, Finger skateboards, Diva Starz, and the Nintendo GameCube.

News

News topics, nostalgic fads, and pop culture events.

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on September 14th, 2002.

  • Popular cellphones in 2002.

    Popular cellphones in 2002.

    Popular cellphones in 2002 included the Nokia 3310, the Nokia 6100, and the Samsung SGH-T100.

  • 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.

  • 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:

  • This date fell on a weekend.
  • 21 years and 14 days have passed since September 14th, 2002.
  • Week Number: This date occurred during Week 37 of 2002.
  • Leap Year: 2002 was not a leap year.
  • Age: People born on September 14th, 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 1031958000.

Personality traits.

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on September 14th, 2002.

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Events

Around this time.

Notable events that happened close to September 14th, 2002.

Zodiac info

Horoscope, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Zodiac and birthstone information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on September 14th, 2002, will have the star sign Virgo.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 2002 was the year of the Horse (Yang Metal).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 9.
  • Native American Zodiac: September 14th, 2002 falls under the Bear.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of September will have the birthstone Sapphire.
  • Birth flower (September): The Aster and the Morning Glory.

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 September 2002.

TV shows from September, 2002.

The Wire
The Wire
American crime drama that is centered around Baltimore.

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.

Andromeda
Andromeda
Sci-fi TV series.

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

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.

Dawson's Creek
Dawson's Creek
American teen drama.

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 September 14th, 2002.

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

Jimmy Neutron
Jimmy Neutron

Kim Possible
Kim Possible

The Cramp Twins
The Cramp Twins

My Wife and Kids
My Wife and Kids

Lizzie McGuire
Lizzie McGuire

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

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.

Beyblades (spinning top toys)
Beyblades (spinning top 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 September of 2002.

Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven 2002
Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven
First installment in the Mafia game series.

Medieval: Total War 2002
Medieval: Total War
War strategy game.

Battlefield 1942 2002
Battlefield 1942
First-person shooter.

Medal of Honor: Frontline 2002
Medal of Honor: Frontline
World War II game.

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.

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 September 14th, 2008, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays.

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on September 14th.

Andrew Lincoln

Actor.
Born on September 14th, 1973
He turned 29 on this day in 2002.

Nas

Rapper.
Born on September 14th, 1973
He turned 29 on this day in 2002.

Amy Winehouse

Singer. Deceased
Born on September 14th, 1983
She turned 19 on this day in 2002.

Adam Lamberg

Actor.
Born on September 14th, 1984
He turned 18 on this day in 2002.

Weather details

Weather on September 14th, 2002.

Historical weather information for September 14th, 2002.

  • Dublin, Ireland: It was 15.2 degrees Celsius. It rained a bit (mist or a shower or two). There were 3 hours of sunshine.
  • New York, USA: Temperature: 67.1 degrees Fahrenheit. 19.5 degrees Celsius. Precipitation: 0cm.
  • London, England: Temperature: 16.28 degrees Celsius.
USA

US President.

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on September 14th, 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 September 14th, 2002 was most likely conceived around December 22nd, 2001.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on September 14th, 2002 is close to June 7th, 2003.

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Stats for September 14th, 2002

Time difference & statistics.

Here are some fun statistics about September 14th, 2002.

  • 7,684 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,097 weeks have passed.
  • 663,897,600 seconds have passed since September 14th, 2002.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 774,547,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 342,571,161,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 110,649,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 57,095,194 steps. That's roughly 25,376 miles!
  • Since this date, 7,966,771 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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