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December 31, 2002 New Year's Eve

December 31, 2002, was a Tuesday. It was 21 years, 11 months, and 24 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Capricorn.

Song charts

Popular songs

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

  • United States: "Lose Yourself" by Eminem
  • United Kingdom: "Sound Of The Underground" by Girls Aloud

The music charts on December 31, 2002

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Lose Yourself - Eminem
  • Work It - Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott
  • Jenny From The Block - Jennifer Lopez Featuring Styles & Jadakiss
  • '03 Bonnie & Clyde - Jay-Z Featuring Beyonce Knowles
  • Air Force Ones - Nelly Featuring Kyjuan, Ali & Murphy Lee
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.
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers".

Facts

New Year's Eve 2002 occurred 8,029 days ago. Approximately 268 months have passed. It was the 365th day of 2002, in week 01. The decade was the 2000s. It was the last day of the year. People who were born on December 31, 2002, are now 21 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 89 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to December 31, 2002

Let's go back to the 2000s.

The date is December 31, 2002, and it's a Tuesday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Capricorn. It's New Year's Eve, and everyone is wondering what the year 2003 will bring.

In America, the song "Lose Yourself" by Eminem is at the top of the singles charts, while "Sound Of The Underground" by Girls Aloud is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers 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 "Oz", "Stargate SG-1", "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation", and "Star Trek: Enterprise". 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. "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers" is currently being played in movie theaters.

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", "Jak and Daxter: The Precursor Legacy", "Animal Crossing", and "FIFA Football 2003 ". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Little Bear", "Sabrina the Teenage Witch", "The Powerpuff Girls", and "Lizzie McGuire".

Children are playing with toys such as Poo-Chi (robot dog), Bratz dolls, Barbie B-Book Laptop, and Kasey the Kinderbot.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 31, 2002, will have the star sign Capricorn.
  • 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 11.
  • Native American Zodiac: December 31, 2002 falls under the Goose.
  • 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 31, 2002.

  • 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.
  • 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 31, 2002.

  • December 2, 2002: The Cheeky Girls release their single "Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)".
  • December 3, 2002: Actor Glenn Quinn dies from a heroin overdose.
  • 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.
  • This date: December 31, 2002
  • January 4, 2003: Cilla Black announces that she will be stepping down as the presenter of the British game show "Blind Date" after nearly 18 years.
  • January 7, 2003: 50 Cent releases his single "In Da Club".
  • January 10, 2003: The romantic comedy film "Just Married", starring Ashton Kutcher and Brittany Murphy, is released in movie theaters.
  • January 11, 2003: The self-improvement reality series "Made" debuts on MTV.
  • January 12, 2003: Bee Gees member Maurice Gibb dies at the age of 53 due to complications of a twisted intestine.
  • January 13, 2003: The English pop punk band Busted release their single "Year 3000".
  • January 17, 2003: The first episode of "That's So Raven" is aired on Disney.
  • January 21, 2003: The Spire in Dublin, Ireland is completed.
  • January 23, 2003:
    • The last signal is received from NASA's space probe Pioneer 10.
    • The first episode of "MythBusters" is aired on TV.
  • January 26, 2003:
    • Super Bowl XXXVII: The Tampa Bay Buccaneers defeat the Oakland Raiders by 48-21 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego.
    • The domain name for the web comic "xkcd" is first registered.
  • January 30, 2003: British "Shoe Bomber" Richard Reid is sentenced to life in prison by a US judge.

Early 2000s fashion

Photographs of early 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 2000s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in December 2002

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

TV shows from December 2002.

Without a Trace
Without a Trace
CSI: Miami
CSI: Miami
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
Home Movies
Home Movies

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

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

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

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

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 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 December 31, 2008, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

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

Anthony Hopkins

Anthony Hopkins

Actor
Born on December 31, 1937
He turned 65 on this day in 2002.

Alex Ferguson

Alex Ferguson

Soccer manager
Born on December 31, 1941
He turned 61 on this day in 2002.

John Denver

John Denver

American singer Deceased
Born on December 31, 1943
He was not alive on this date.

Val Kilmer

Val Kilmer

Actor
Born on December 31, 1959
He turned 43 on this day in 2002.

John Allen Muhammad

John Allen Muhammad

Convicted murderer Deceased
Born on December 31, 1960
He turned 42 on this day in 2002.

Psy

Psy

South Korean singer
Born on December 31, 1977
He turned 25 on this day in 2002.

Donald Trump Jr.

Donald Trump Jr.

American businessman
Born on December 31, 1977
He turned 25 on this day in 2002.

Hunter Schafer

Hunter Schafer

Actress
Born on December 31, 1998
She turned 4 on this day in 2002.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on December 31:

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on December 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 December 31, 2002 was most likely conceived around April 9, 2002.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 31, 2002 is close to September 23, 2003.

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Stats for December 31, 2002

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 31, 2002:

  • 8,029 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,147 weeks have passed.
  • 693,705,600 seconds have passed since December 31, 2002.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 809,323,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 357,952,089,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 115,617,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 59,658,682 steps. That's roughly 26,515 miles.
  • 8,324,467 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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