Historical Events
Canadian Women's Open
Canadian Open Women's Golf, Summerlea GC: Meg Mallon wins by 3 from Michelle Ellis, Rosie Jones, Catriona Matthew & Michele Redman
PGA Championship
PGA Championship Men's Golf, Hazeltine National GC: American Rich Beem wins his first major title by 1 stroke from Tiger Woods
Famous Deaths
- Dean Riesner, American film and television screenwriter (Bill and Coo), dies at 83
Died in 2002 2002 Highlights
About August 18, 2002
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 21 years, 8 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Dilemma - Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland
- #1 Song: Round Round - Sugababes