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August 28, 2002

August 28, 2002, was a Wednesday. It was 22 years, 2 months, and 4 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Virgo.

On This Day

Events

Notable events that occurred on August 28, 2002:

  • The game "Mafia: The City of Lost Heaven" is released.
Song charts

Popular songs

On August 28, 2002, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "Dilemma" by Nelly & Kelly Rowland
  • United Kingdom: "Crossroads" by Blazin' Squad

The music charts on August 28, 2002

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • Dilemma - Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland
  • Hot In Herre - Nelly
  • Complicated - Avril Lavigne
  • Just A Friend 2002 - Mario
  • I Need A Girl (Part Two) - P. Diddy & Ginuwine Featuring Loon, Mario Winans & Tammy Ruggeri
Play the top songs from 2002
A Spotify playlist of songs from 2002. Take a trip back to the peak days of Nelly, Nickelback, Avril Lavigne and Scooter.
XXX

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "XXX".

Facts

This date was 8,101 days ago. Approximately 270 months have passed. It was the 240th day of 2002, in week 35. The decade was the 2000s. People born on this day are currently 22 years old and belong to the Gen-Z generation. 90 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to August 28, 2002

Let's go back to the 2000s.

It is Wednesday, August 28, 2002. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Virgo. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

The summer of 2002 is coming to an end and fall is just around the corner. Labor Day weekend is a few days away, which means that many Americans are planning barbecues and other social gatherings. In America, the song "Dilemma" by Nelly & Kelly Rowland is at the top of the singles charts, while "Crossroads" by Blazin' Squad is the number-one song in the UK.

George W. Bush Jnr. is the President of the United States, and the movie XXX is at the top of the box office. Tony Blair is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. 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.

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 "7th Heaven", "King of the Hill", "Buffy the Vampire Slayer", and "Smallville".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Crazy Taxi", "Silent Hill 2", "Ace Combat 04: Shattered Skies", and "Medieval: Total War". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Bob the Builder", "Malcolm in the Middle", "As Told by Ginger", and "ChalkZone". Popular toys at the moment include Poo-Chi (robot dog), the PlayStation 2, Harry Potter Candy Maker Set, and Chicken Dance Elmo.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on August 28, 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 4.
  • Native American Zodiac: August 28, 2002 falls under the Bear.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of August will have the birthstone Peridot.
  • Birth flower (August): The Gladiolus and the Poppy.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 28, 2002.

  • 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.
  • 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

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on August 28, 2002.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to August 28, 2002.

  • July 29, 2002: American funk rock band N*E*R*D release their single "Rock Star".
  • August 2, 2002: Signs (2002) is released.
  • August 4, 2002: Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells go missing in Soham, England.
  • August 6, 2002: Cam'ron releases the song "Hey Ma".
  • August 10, 2002: Actor Nicolas Cage and Lisa Marie Presley are married in Hawaii.
  • August 12, 2002: The British girl group The Sugababes release their single "Round Round".
  • August 17, 2002:
    • Soham murders: Ian Huntley is arrested on suspicion of abduction and murder.
    • Soham murders: The bodies of Jessica Chapman and Holly Wells are discovered.
  • August 20, 2002: Soham murders: Ian Huntley is formally charged with two counts of murder.
  • This date: August 28, 2002
  • August 29, 2002: "Without Me" by Eminem wins Video of the Year at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards.
  • September 1, 2002: Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. are married.
  • September 4, 2002:
    • Kelly Clarkson wins Season 1 of American Idol.
    • Baseball: The Oakland Athletics win their 20th game in a row.
  • September 5, 2002: The final episode of "Beyond Belief: Fact or Fiction" is aired.
  • September 13, 2002: Westlife release their song "Unbreakable".
  • September 14, 2002: Christina Aguilera releases the song "Dirrty".
  • September 16, 2002:
    • Rapper Missy Elliott releases her single "Work It".
    • Pink releases the song "Family Portrait".
    • The first episode of the talk show "Dr. Phil" is aired on TV.
  • September 17, 2002: Eminem releases the single Cleanin' Out My Closet.
  • September 20, 2002: The first episode of Firefly is aired on Fox.
  • September 23, 2002: The first episode of "CSI: Miami" is aired.
  • September 26, 2002:
    • Jennifer Lopez releases her song "Jenny from the Block".
    • 1863 people are killed when a passenger ferry capsizes off the coast of Gambia.

Early 2000s fashion

Photographs of early 2000s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 2000s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 2002

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

TV shows from August 2002.

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

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 August 28, 2002

If you were a kid on August 28, 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

Popular toys and games in 2002

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

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
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in August 2002.

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
Medal of Honor: Frontline 2002
Medal of Honor: Frontline
Kingdom Hearts 2002
Kingdom Hearts
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

Were you born on August 28, 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 August 28, 2008, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 28.

Roxie Roker

Roxie Roker

Actress Deceased
Born on August 28, 1929
She was not alive on this date.

Ken Jenkins

Ken Jenkins

Actor
Born on August 28, 1940
He turned 62 on this day in 2002.

Luis Guzmán

Luis Guzmán

Actor
Born on August 28, 1956
He turned 46 on this day in 2002.

Daniel Stern

Daniel Stern

Actor
Born on August 28, 1957
He turned 45 on this day in 2002.

Shania Twain

Shania Twain

Singer
Born on August 28, 1965
She turned 37 on this day in 2002.

Jack Black

Jack Black

Actor
Born on August 28, 1969
He turned 33 on this day in 2002.

Florence Welch

Florence Welch

Singer
Born on August 28, 1986
She turned 16 on this day in 2002.

Kyle Massey

Kyle Massey

Actor
Born on August 28, 1991
He turned 11 on this day in 2002.

Junior Malanda

Junior Malanda

Belgian soccer player Deceased
Born on August 28, 1994
He turned 8 on this day in 2002.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Jnr. was the President of the United States on August 28, 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 August 28, 2002 was most likely conceived around December 5, 2001.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on August 28, 2002 is close to May 21, 2003.

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Stats for August 28, 2002

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about August 28, 2002:

  • 8,101 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,157 weeks have passed.
  • 699,930,000 seconds have passed since August 28, 2002.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 816,585,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 361,163,880,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 116,655,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 60,193,980 steps. That's roughly 26,753 miles.
  • 8,399,160 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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