Historical Events
- New Zealand beats South Africa, 30-23 in Durban to win their fourth Tri Nations Rugby Series; All Blacks score 4 tries to 2
Famous Weddings
- American "Baywatch" actress Angelica Bridges (28) weds Canadian hockey player Sheldon Souray (26) at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada; divorce in 2007
Lisa Marie Presley & Nicolas Cage
American Academy Award-winning actor Nicolas Cage (38) weds "Princess of Rock and Roll" Lisa Marie Presley (34) at the Mauna Lani Bay Hotel on the Big Island of Hawaii; divorce in 2004
Famous Deaths
- Kristen Nygaard, Norwegian computer scientist, dies at 75
Michael Houser (1962-2002)
American guitarist (Widespread Panic), dies of pancreatic cancer at 40
Died in 2002 2002 Highlights
About August 10, 2002
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 21 years, 8 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hot In Herre - Nelly
#1 Song: Colourblind - Darius
