Historical Events
- Free agent center Wang Zhizhi, the first ever Chinese-born player in the NBA, signs a 3-year offer sheet with the Los Angeles Clippers; waived in 2003 and moves to Miami Heat
Famous Deaths
- Walter Annenberg, American publisher (Triangle-TV Guide) and philanthropist, dies at 94
Died in 2002 2002 Highlights
About October 1, 2002
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 21 years, 7 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
- #1 Song: A Moment Like This - Kelly Clarkson
- #1 Song: The Long And Winding Road/Suspicious Minds - Will Young & Gareth Gates/Gareth Gates