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December 3, 2002

December 3, 2002, was a Tuesday. It was 21 years, 11 months, and 18 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

On This Day

On this day

What happened on December 3, 2002?

  • Actor Glenn Quinn dies from a heroin overdose.
Song charts

Music charts

Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on December 3, 2002:

  • United States: "Lose Yourself" by Eminem
  • United Kingdom: "If You're Not The One" by Daniel Bedingfield

The Billboard Hot 100 on December 3, 2002

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

  • Lose Yourself - Eminem
  • Work It - Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott
  • Underneath It All - No Doubt Featuring Lady Saw
  • Luv U Better - LL Cool J
  • The Game Of Love - Santana Featuring Michelle Branch
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.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" was at the top of the box office on December 3, 2002.

Facts

This date occurred 8,024 days ago. Approximately 267 months have passed. It was the 337th day of 2002, in week 49. The decade was the 2000s. There were only 28 days left in the year. People who were born on December 3, 2002, are now 21 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. The Earth has experienced 89 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to December 3, 2002

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

The date is December 3, 2002, and it's a Tuesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. The Christmas season of 2002 has begun.

In America, the song "Lose Yourself" by Eminem is at the top of the singles charts, while "If You're Not The One" by Daniel Bedingfield is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets 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 "7th Heaven", "Stargate SG-1", "Will & Grace", and "The Wire". 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 Lana Clarkson, Curt Hennig, Fred Rogers, and Camoflauge would all still be alive.

People are playing video games such as "Silent Hill 2", "FIFA Football 2003 ", "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City", and "Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "The Powerpuff Girls", "Courage the Cowardly Dog", "Grizzly Tales for Gruesome Kids", and "Malcolm in the Middle". Children are playing with toys such as Diva Starz, Beyblades (spinning top toys), Bionicle LEGO, and Barbie B-Book Laptop.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 3, 2002, will have the star sign Sagittarius.
  • 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 1.
  • Native American Zodiac: December 3, 2002 falls under the Owl.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
  • Birth flower (December): The Narcissus and the Holly.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 3, 2002.

  • Christmas 2002 has begun.

    Christmas 2002 has begun

    The Christmas holiday season of 2002 had just begun. Retailers were starting to play festive music, and decorations were beginning to spring up.
  • The SARS epidemic.

    The SARS epidemic

    A viral respiratory disease called SARS broke out in South China in November 2002. Over 8,000 cases of the virus were detected, and 774 deaths were reported in 37 countries.
  • Cry Me a River.

    Cry Me a River

    Pop star Justin Timberlake released his single "Cry Me a River" in November 2002. At the time, many people presumed that song was about Timberlake's ex-girlfriend, Britney Spears (in fairness, the music video did heavily imply it).
  • 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.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around December 3, 2002.

  • November 6, 2002: Jennifer Lopez reveals that she is now engaged to actor Ben Affleck.
  • November 8, 2002: 8 Mile (2002) is released in movie theaters.
  • November 11, 2002: Coldplay release their song "The Scientist".
  • November 14, 2002: Argentina defaults on a US $805 million World Bank loan payment.
  • November 15, 2002:
    • The movie Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (2002) is released.
    • Moors murderer Myra Hindley dies in prison.
  • November 16, 2002:
    • Aaliyah's song "Miss You" is posthumously released.
    • Christina Aguilera releases the song "Beautiful".
    • The first case of SARS-CoV-1 is detected in Foshan, Guangdong, China.
  • November 20, 2002:
    • The James Bond movie Die Another Day (2002) is released.
    • Michael Jackson creates news headlines after he dangles his child "Blanket" over the railing of his Berlin hotel room.
  • November 21, 2002: Los Zetas cartel leader Arturo Guzmán Decena (Z-1) is shot dead by the Mexican army in Matamoros.
  • November 25, 2002:
    • The song "Mundian To Bach Ke" is released by Panjabi MC.
    • Justin Timberlake releases his song "Cry Me a River".
  • November 26, 2002: 2Pac's posthumous album "Better Dayz" is released.
  • November 27, 2002: The animated movie "Treasure Planet" is released in theaters.
  • November 30, 2002: Pop group "Girls Aloud" are formed on the ITV show "Popstars: The Rivals".
  • December 2, 2002: The Cheeky Girls release their single "Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)".
  • This date: December 3, 2002
  • December 12, 2002: Brazilian striker Ronaldo is awarded the 2002 Ballon d'Or.
  • December 13, 2002:
    • Maid in Manhattan (2002) is released.
    • The European Union announces that Poland, Lithuania, the Czech Republic and seven other countries will become members on May 1st, 2004.
  • December 16, 2002: British pop group Girls Aloud release their debut single "Sound of the Underground".
  • December 18, 2002: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) is released.
  • December 20, 2002: Gangs of New York (2002) is released.
  • December 22, 2002: British musician Joe Strummer passes away due to a congenital heart defect.
  • December 24, 2002: Laci Peterson goes missing in California.
  • December 25, 2002: Catch Me If You Can (2002) is released.
  • December 28, 2002: LinkedIn is founded.
  • December 30, 2002: Motown singer Diana Ross is arrested on suspicion of drunk driving in Tucson, Arizona.

Early 2000s fashion

Photographs of early 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 2000s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in December 2002

Television shows that people were watching in December 2002:

TV shows from December 2002.

Without a Trace
Without a Trace
CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
Firefly
Firefly
8 Simple Rules
8 Simple Rules
The Wire
The Wire
The Shield
The Shield
The Osbournes
The Osbournes
24
24
Smallville
Smallville
Scrubs
Scrubs
Alias
Alias
Star Trek: Enterprise
Star Trek: Enterprise

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 December 2002

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

Jimmy Neutron
Jimmy Neutron
Kim Possible
Kim Possible
ChalkZone
ChalkZone

The Nick Cannon Show
The Nick Cannon Show
The Proud Family
The Proud Family
The Cramp Twins
The Cramp Twins
Invader Zim
Invader Zim
The Fairly OddParents
The Fairly OddParents
My Wife and Kids
My Wife and Kids
Lizzie McGuire
Lizzie McGuire
Grounded for Life
Grounded for Life
Toys

Toys in 2002

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

Lamaze Octotunes
Lamaze Octotunes
Kasey the Kinderbot
Kasey the Kinderbot
Barbie B-Book Laptop
Barbie B-Book Laptop
Bionicle LEGO
Bionicle LEGO
Cranium Cadoo
Cranium Cadoo
Bratz Stylin' Salon 'N' Spa
Bratz Stylin' Salon 'N' Spa
LEGO Harry Potter Chamber of Secrets
LEGO Harry Potter Chamber of Secrets
Playmobil Airport
Playmobil Airport
Micropets
Micropets
FurReal Friends
FurReal Friends
KG Racer automites
KG Racer automites
Spider-Man Dual Action Web Blaster
Spider-Man Dual Action Web Blaster
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in December 2002.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 2002
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell 2002
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
Ratchet & Clank 2002
Ratchet & Clank
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City 2002
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
FIFA Football 2003
 2002
FIFA Football 2003
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 2002
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 2002
Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2
Unreal Tournament 2003 2002
Unreal Tournament 2003
Animal Crossing 2002
Animal Crossing
Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven 2002
Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven
Medieval: Total War 2002
Medieval: Total War
Battlefield 1942 2002
Battlefield 1942

Were you born on December 3, 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 December 3, 2008, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 3.

Ozzy Osbourne

Ozzy Osbourne

Singer
Born on December 3, 1948
He turned 54 on this day in 2002.

Brendan Fraser

Brendan Fraser

Actor
Born on December 3, 1968
He turned 34 on this day in 2002.

Holly Marie Combs

Holly Marie Combs

Actress
Born on December 3, 1973
She turned 29 on this day in 2002.

Lil Baby

Lil Baby

Rapper
Born on December 3, 1994
He turned 8 on this day in 2002.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on December 3, 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 December 3, 2002 was most likely conceived around March 12, 2002.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 3, 2002 is close to August 26, 2003.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 3, 2002:

  • 8,024 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,146 weeks have passed.
  • 693,273,600 seconds have passed since December 3, 2002.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 808,819,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 357,729,177,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 115,545,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 59,621,530 steps. That's roughly 26,498 miles.
  • 8,319,283 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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