This is an in-depth look at all the fascinating facts about August 18, 2002 🗓️ that you should know. If your birthday is on this date, prepare to get your mind blown 🤯.
Among the information you’ll find below: western astrology zodiac sign & symbol meanings, your zodiac animal and its characteristics, numerology, as well as interesting things that happened when you were born – from major world and sporting events to the most popular song on your birthday, #1 movie in theaters, your birthstone, celebrities who share your date of birth and so much more!
We hope this page will help you understand yourself better. Let’s begin.
📅 Day of Week
August 18th in 2002 was a Sunday and was the 230th day of the 8th month of 2002 in the Georgian calendar. It was also the 79th day of Summer and there was 14 days left until Fall (autumn). The next time you can reuse 2002 calendar will be in 2030. Both calendars will be exactly the same.
⭐️ 3rd quarter of the year
⚡️ The 79th day of Summer
⏳ This date was 8,136 days ago
🪐 Zodiac sign for this date is Leo
🗓️ August 18, 2002 was a Sunday
📆 In 2025, August 18 is on a Tuesday
→ August 18, 2002 in Roman numerals: VIII XVIII MMII (mm dd yyyy)
🎉 My Birthday
You were born in the Summer of 2002 on a Sunday. You are 22 years old, and according to the Chineze Zodiac, it was the Year of the Horse. You have been alive for . If you have been sleeping 8 hours daily since birth, then you have slept a total of 2,712 days or 7.43 years. This equals to about 33% of your life. There were 276 🌖 full moons after you were born up to this day.
⏱️ You are 11,716,242 minutes old
⏳ You have been alive: 195,270 hours
⭐️ You’ve been alive
🌌 Your birth sign is Leo
🐎 You were born in the Year of the Horse
→ Age on next birthday: 23 years old
Being born in 2002 makes you a part of Generation Z. There are six different generations: G.I. Generation, Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Generation Z. The generation you are born into makes an impact on your life.
Generation Z are born after 1995 and they are considered the future of global economy. Gen Z are are known for being ever-present messaging, on the internet, on social networks, and on mobile systems - they are truly the "Digital-ites."Your birthday numbers are 8, 18 and 2002, which reveal that your Life Path number is 3. Your zodiac sign is Leo with a ruling planet Sun. Your birthstone is the Peridot and Sardonyx, and your birth flower is the Gladiolus.
Continue below to find out what this all means in detail 👇
🎊🎈 Next Birthday
Your next birthday is in . Your birthday will be on a Monday and your 24th birthday will be on a Tuesday. Below is a countdown to your next birthday. It’s accurate and is automatically updated.
⏰ FUN FACT: Your first billionth (1,000,000,000) second will happen sometime on April 26, 2034.
🪐 What’s my zodiac sign?
There are 12 astrological signs, also known as signs of the zodiac, each with its own set of strengths, challenges, moods, patterns, relationships, and more. Your zodiac sign reflects the position of the sun when you were born and is the biggest influence on your life and personality in Astrology.
People who are born on August 18 in 2002 have an zodiac sign of Leo ♌. Leos love the limelight. They are are creative and funny, and what's more, they ooze passion.
According to Chinese Zodiac calendar, being born in 2002 means your zodiac animal is a Horse. The Chinese zodiac is based on a 12-year cycle, with each year in a cycle related to an animal sign. A zodiac system has existed in Chinese culture for more than 2,000 years ago. Much like zodiac signs, the Chinese zodiac animal has attributes and significance attached. The animal ruling a person birth year has a great influence on personality, and destiny.
People born in the year of the Horse are seen as warm-hearted and easygoing. Independence is one of their greatest strengths, but sometimes they're overly frank with others.
This year (2024) is the year of the Dragon.
The ruling planet of Leo is Sun. There are 10 major planets, each represent a different set of qualities and characteristics, and rule over a different part of our lives — each bringing with them their own unique vibes. Knowing the planets and their effects on your life is just as important as knowing your sign. They all affect us differently, and knowing the areas of life they govern is important to understanding your horoscope.
The Sun is the most important planet. It is your ego, your motivation, your interests, your basic likes and dislikes, your vitality, and how you express and identify yourself. The Sun is connected to the Masculine and your father.🪐 Zodiac sign: Leo – ♌
🐎 Zodiac animal: Horse
🌌 Ruling Planet: Sun ☉
🔥 Zodiac Element: Fire
→ Zodiac Quality: Mutable
🚶Life Path number
The Life Path number is similar to your zodiac sign. These numbers are used to offer insight into your greater purpose, including strengths, weaknesses, personality, talents, and ambitions. Your Life Path number also exposes the tone of your experiences, and why events occur past, present, and future.
If you were born on August 18, 2002, your Life Path number is 3. The Life Path 3 indicates that you entered this plane with a strong sense of creativity and with wonderful communication skills. Threes are natural born salesmen, with a natural gift for gab and overflow of charisma. The values of threes are creativity, self-expression, fun, while the challenges are to remain optimistic - yet realistic - in the face of difficulties.
🎵 Your birthday song
The number one song in the US on the day of your birth was "Dilemma" by Nelly. (Billboard Hot 100 – August 18, 2002). Ask your parents if they remember this song.
According to a internet myth the song that was topping the charts on your 14th birthday is the one that defines your entire life. The #1 song on your 14th birthday was "Cheap Thrills" by Sia Featuring Sean Paul. On your 18th birthday the number one song was "Watermelon Sugar" by Harry Styles, and on your 21st birthday it was [Not available]. No song matches found..
The number 1 DJ in the world was Tiesto followed by Sasha and John Digweed according to DJ Mag.🎁 Celebrity birthdays on this day
Below are famous people and celebrities born on August 18, 2002. You share a birthday with Triggerwarningrat (Instagram star), Murray Rundus (tv actor).
🎄 Holidays on August 18
No major holidays found for this date.🌎 The world on this day
George W. Bush (Republican) was the president of the United States and the world population was approximately 6.3 billion, according to census.gov.
Generations can be hard to define. We tend to combine huge groups of people into arbitrary categories based on the decades in which they were born and the presumably shared set of cultural traits that shaped their lives and experiences.
Every decade sees a lot of change, no matter the country, no matter the cause. The '00s saw technological advancements such as smartphones and social media: all of these defined the first 10 years of the new millennium. The 00's have brought us blogs on every subject, MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, 10,000 songs in our pockets and piano-playing cats on YouTube. But we also saw the 9/11 terror attack, terror alerts, the Iraq and Afghanistan wars, the disputed 2000 presidential election and Hurricane Katrina.There were an estimated 132,115,603 babies born throughout the world in 2002. In 2002, the most popular baby name was Emily for girls and Jacob for boys, according to Social Security Administration.
At the age of 46, Bill Gates was the richest person in the world in 2002 with $52.8 billion fortune, followed by Warren Buffett with $35 billion, according to Forbes.The most popular movie in 2002 was Spider-Man directed by Sam Raimi starring Tobey Maguire, Kirsten Dunst, Willem Dafoe. Metroid Prime developed by Nintendo, was one of the most popular video games in 2002.
📜 Historical events on August 18th
Below are some of the most important events that happened on August 18, 2002.
First public admittance to the Salon de Paris art exhibition at the Louvre in Paris.United States Exploring Expedition headed by Charles Wilkes departs for the Pacific Ocean and Antarctica.
US President Woodrow Wilson issues "Proclamation of Neutrality".
Anti-Cigarette League of America forms in Chicago, Illinois.
22 year old representative Harry T. Burn is deciding vote in Tennessee's and thus America's ratification of the 19th Amendment to the constitution allowing women's suffrage after letter from his mother.
🏆 Sports in 2002
New England Patriots beat St. Louis Rams (20 - 17) to win Super Bowl XXXVI on February 3, 2002 in New Orleans, LA. Anaheim Angels beat San Francisco Giants (4 - 3) to win the 2002 World Series. Los Angeles Lakers beat New Jersey Nets (4 - 0) to win the 2002 NBA Finals. Detroit Red Wings defeated Carolina Hurricanes (4 - 1) to win the 2002 Stanley Cup. Brazil beat Germany (2 - 0) to win the World Cup in 2002 in Yokohama, Japan.💎 Birthstone
Birthstones are gems that are associated with a birth month, each stone has a unique meaning and significance.
The birthstone for August 18, 2002 is Peridot and Sardonyx. Peridot symbolizes strength. Peridot is sometimes called "the evening emerald" for its light green color and resonance with the other realms. The birthstone for this year (2024) is Topaz and Citrine.
🌼 Birth flower
Everyone knows about their zodiac sign, but few people are familiar with their birth flower. In the same way that we have a unique birthstone associated with each month, every month has a birth flower that has its own special meaning.
The birth flower for August is Gladiolus. The name Gladiolus comes from the Latin 'gladius', meaning 'sword'. The name in fact is a reference to the sword-swinging gladiators of ancient Rome. Gladioli are said to embody strength, generosity and moral integrity.
🍾 It’s my birthday quotes
'The more sand that has escaped from the hourglass of our life, the clearer we should see through it.' - Jean-Paul Sartre 👌 FUN FACT: How do you say 'Happy Birthday' in Spanish? 'Feliz cumpleaños'.Refresh page to see a new quote.
💬 Birthday messages
'Our wrinkles are our medals of the passage of life. They are what we have been through and who we want to be.'Refresh for a new message.
It’s my birthday wishes
'Count your life by smiles, not tears. Count your age by friends, not years. Happy birthday!'Refresh to see a new wish.
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