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Born in 2002: Spain

This was Spain in 2002. Add your birthday to see your exact day.

What was Spain like in 2002?

Here is what Spain was like in 2002. In cinemas, people watched “Spider-Man”. In the news: Euro coins and notes arrive. 2002 was also the Year of the Water Horse, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 2002.

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years of life expected at birth

Films

  • Spider-Man · Spain's No. 1 film of 2002
  • El otro lado de la cama (The Other Side of the Bed) · Top Spanish film of 2002
  • The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers · Top film released in Spain in 2002

On TV

  • Goenkale · ETB1 · Basque soap
  • Al salir de clase (After Class) · Telecinco · teen series
  • Crónicas marcianas · Telecinco · Javier Sardà
  • Periodistas (Journalists) · Telecinco · newsroom drama

Cartoons

  • The Triplets · On TV3
  • Shin-chan · On the regional channels and Antena 3
  • Detective Conan · On Cartoon Network and Antena 3
  • Zipi and Zape · On Disney Channel and Antena 3

Cars

  • SEAT Toledo · SEAT
  • Spain's best-selling car: Citroën Xsara · Citroën
  • SEAT León (first generation) · SEAT

Snacks and ice creams

  • Danet · Danone
  • Starbucks arrives · Coffee shops

Phones and gadgets

  • Picture messages (MMS) · Movistar
  • Quiero TV · Onda Digital (2000-05-05)

Fashion

  • 080 Barcelona Fashion · Barcelona fashion week
  • No more too-thin models · Pasarela Cibeles
  • David Delfín's scandal · Pasarela Cibeles

Sports

  • Real Madrid are league champions · 2002–03 La Liga
  • Real Madrid win the European Cup · 2002 Champions League final (2002-05-15)

Popular baby names

  • María · Girls
  • Alejandro · Boys
  • Pablo · Boys
  • Lucía · Girls
  • Paula · Girls
  • Daniel · Boys

In the news

  • Euro coins and notes arrive (2002-01-01)
  • The Others triumphs at the Goyas (2002-02-02)
  • Goodbye to the peseta (2002-03-01)
  • Mass protest against the water plan in Barcelona (2002-03-10)
  • Torrential rain floods Santa Cruz de Tenerife (2002-03-31)
  • General strike (2002-06-20)
  • Moroccan gendarmes occupy Perejil Island (2002-07-11)
  • Spanish troops retake Perejil (2002-07-16)

2002: the Year of the Water Horse

People born from about 4 February 2002 to 3 February 2003 share the Horse as their year animal, with the Water element: freedom and enthusiasm with wisdom and flow. Those born earlier in January belong to the Metal Snake year.

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Frequently asked questions

What was Spain like in 2002?

Here is what Spain was like in 2002. In cinemas, people watched “Spider-Man”. In the news: Euro coins and notes arrive. 2002 was also the Year of the Water Horse, from about 4 February. Below: songs, films, TV, cars, prices, names and news from 2002.

What animal year was 2002?

2002 was the Year of the Water Horse, from about 4 February 2002 to 3 February 2003. People born in January 2002 belong to the Metal Snake year.

What were popular baby names in Spain in 2002?

Popular names included María, Alejandro, Pablo, and Lucía.

How old is someone born in 2002?

Someone born in 2002 turns 24 in 2026.

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Last updated October 28, 2026