What Happened on May 4, 2002

Historical Events

  • 128th Kentucky Derby: Victor Espinoza aboard War Emblem wins in 2:01.13

Baseball Record

Barry Bonds hits his 400th home run as an SF Giant, in a 3-0 win over Cincinnati. Bonds is first player with 400 homers for one team and 100 with another (Pirates)

  • English FA Cup Final, Millennium Stadium, Cardiff (73,963): Arsenal beats Chelsea, 2-0 for 8th title

Famous Deaths

  • Dane Ć kerl, Slovene conductor, composer (Rhapsodic Symphony), and teacher, dies at 70
Died in 2002 2002 Highlights

About May 4, 2002

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 21 years, 11 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Foolish - Ashanti
  • UK #1 Song: Freak Like Me - Sugababes