Famous Deaths
- George Porter, British chemist (Nobel Prize, 1967), dies at 81
- Lionel Hampton, American Jazz vibraphone player, pianist, drummer, and actor, dies from congestive heart failure at 94
Died in 2002 2002 Highlights
About August 31, 2002
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 21 years, 8 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Dilemma - Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland
- #1 Song: Crossroads - Blazin' Squad