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March 23, 2002

March 23, 2002, was a Saturday. It was 22 years, 7 months, and 30 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aries.

Song charts

Popular songs

On March 23, 2002, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Ain't It Funny" by Jennifer Lopez
  • United Kingdom: "Evergreen / Anything Is Possible" by Will Young

The Billboard Hot 100 on March 23, 2002

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Ain't It Funny - Jennifer Lopez Featuring Ja Rule
  • Always On Time - Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti
  • In The End - Linkin Park
  • How You Remind Me - Nickelback
  • Wherever You Will Go - The Calling
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.
Blade II

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Blade II".

Facts

This date occurred 8,280 days ago. Approximately 276 months have passed. It was the 82nd day of 2002, in week 12. The decade was the 2000s. People who were born on March 23, 2002, are now 22 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 92 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to March 23, 2002

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is March 23, 2002, and it's a Saturday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Aries. The work week is over and Saturday has finally come, so people are spending time with their kids, going to bars, shopping, playing video games, and watching sports.

Spring has arrived, and the days are starting to get longer. In America, the song "Ain't It Funny" by Jennifer Lopez is at the top of the singles charts, while "Evergreen / Anything Is Possible" by Will Young is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Blade II 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 "Everybody Loves Raymond", "Roswell", "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation", and "Smallville". 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.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Layne Staley, Left Eye, Big Dick Dudley, and The British Bulldog would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "Crazy Taxi", "RuneScape", "Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies", and "WWF SmackDown! Just Bring It". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Rugrats", "Little Bill", "Clifford the Big Red Dog", and "As Told by Ginger".

Children are playing with toys such as Finger skateboards, Poo-Chi (robot dog), Diva Starz, and Yu-Gi-Oh! Trading Card Game.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

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  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on March 23, 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 3.
  • Native American Zodiac: March 23, 2002 falls under the Falcon.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of March will have the birthstone Aquamarine.
  • Birth flower (March): The Daffodil and the Jonqui.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on March 23, 2002.

  • Angelina Jolie adopts Maddox.

    Angelina Jolie adopts Maddox

    In March 2002, actress Angelina Jolie adopted a seven-month-old boy named Maddox Chivan from Cambodia.
  • Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears end their relationship.

    Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears end their relationship

    In March 2002, it was announced that pop singers Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears had ended their three-year-long relationship.
  • 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 March 23, 2002.

  • February 21, 2002: Pop star Jessica Simpson announces that she is engaged to Nick Lachey.
  • February 22, 2002: Canadian serial killer Robert William Pickton is arrested and charged with murder.
  • February 25, 2002: Pop Idol winner Will Young releases his song "Anything Is Possible".
  • February 27, 2002: 59 Hindu pilgrims are killed after a fire breaks out on a train near Godhra railway station in Gujarat, India.
  • March 1, 2002:
    • We Were Soldiers (2002), starring Mel Gibson, is released in cinemas.
    • 40 Days and 40 Nights (2002) is released.
    • The US invasion of Afghanistan begins.
  • March 5, 2002: The first episode of the reality TV show "The Osbournes" is aired on MTV.
  • March 10, 2002: Angelina Jolie adopts her first child Maddox Chivan.
  • March 12, 2002:
    • Boy band NSYNC release their song "Girlfriend".
    • The first episode of the crime drama series "The Shield" is aired on FX.
  • March 15, 2002:
    • The film Resident Evil (2002) is released in movie theaters.
    • The movie Ice Age (2002) is released.
  • March 17, 2002:
    • WrestleMania X8: Triple H defeats Chris Jericho at the SkyDome in Toronto, Canada.
    • The fighting game "Virtua Fighter 4" is released for the PlayStation 2 in North America.
  • March 18, 2002:
    • Brock Lesnar makes his televised WWF debut.
    • Gareth Gates releases his version of the song "Unchained Melody".
  • March 22, 2002: Blade II (2002) is released.
  • This date: March 23, 2002
  • March 24, 2002: Halle Berry becomes the first woman of color to win an Academy Award for Best Actress.
  • March 25, 2002: The first episode of the reality dating series "The Bachelor" is aired on TV.
  • March 27, 2002:
    • Eight councilors are murdered by a gunman at a town council meeting in Nanterre, France.
    • 29 people are killed after a Palestinian suicide bomber attacks a Passover seder dinner in Netanya, Israel.
  • March 29, 2002: The movie Panic Room (2002) is released.
  • March 30, 2002: Queen Elizabeth "The Queen Mother" passes away.
  • April 2, 2002: Ireland: Bishop Brendan Comiskey resigns amid criticism of his handling of sexual abuse cases in Ferns.
  • April 4, 2002: Actress Elizabeth Hurley gives birth to her son, Damian Charles Hurley.
  • April 5, 2002: Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley dies from a drug overdose at the age of 34.
  • April 9, 2002: The funeral of Queen Elizabeth, "The Queen Mother" is held.
  • April 12, 2002: The British romantic comedy film "Bend It Like Beckham" (2002) is released.
  • April 16, 2002: The song "Hot in Herre" is released by rap artist Nelly.
  • April 19, 2002: My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) is released.

Early 2000s fashion

Photographs of early 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 2000s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in March 2002

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

TV shows from March 2002.

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
The Office (UK version).
The Office (UK version).
Fear Factor
Fear Factor
Becoming
Becoming
Boston Public
Boston Public

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 March 2002

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

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
As Told by Ginger
As Told by Ginger
Static Shock
Static Shock
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
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in March 2002.

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
FIFA 2002 2001
FIFA 2002
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3 2001
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3
Grand Theft Auto III 2001
Grand Theft Auto III

Were you born on March 23, 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 March 23, 2008, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on March 23.

Marin Hinkle

Marin Hinkle

Actress
Born on March 23, 1966
She turned 36 on this day in 2002.

Mo Farah

Mo Farah

British runner
Born on March 23, 1983
He turned 19 on this day in 2002.

Kyrie Irving

Kyrie Irving

Basketball player
Born on March 23, 1992
He turned 10 on this day in 2002.

Greg O'Shea

Greg O'Shea

Love Island winner
Born on March 23, 1995
He turned 7 on this day in 2002.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on March 23:

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on March 23, 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 March 23, 2002 was most likely conceived around June 30, 2001.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on March 23, 2002 is close to December 14, 2002.

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Stats for March 23, 2002

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about March 23, 2002:

  • 8,280 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,182 weeks have passed.
  • 715,392,000 seconds have passed since March 23, 2002.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 834,624,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 369,142,272,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 119,232,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 61,523,712 steps. That's roughly 27,344 miles.
  • 8,584,704 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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