Historical Events
British Golf Open
British Open Men's Golf, Muirfield: Ernie Els of South Africa wins first of 2 Open titles in a playoff from Australians Stuart Appleby & Steve Elkington, and Frenchman Thomas Levet
- Telecom giant WorldCom files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the then largest such filing in United States history
F1 World Champion
With a record 6 races remaining, German Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher clinches his 5th F1 World Drivers Championship with victory in the French Grand Prix at Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours; 3rd straight title win
Famous Deaths
- Gus Dudgeon [Angus Boyd Dudgeon], British pop record producer (Elton John, early David Bowie), dies in a car crash at 59
- John Cunningham, British Royal Air Force night fighter ace (WW II), dies at 84
Died in 2002 2002 Highlights
About July 21, 2002
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 21 years, 9 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Hot In Herre - Nelly
- #1 Song: Anyone Of Us (Stupid Mistake) - Gareth Gates