Historical Events
- Four Canadian Forces soldiers are killed in Afghanistan by friendly fire from two United States Air Force F-16s, the first deaths in a combat zone for Canada since the Korean War
2002 Highlights
About April 17, 2002
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 22 years and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Foolish - Ashanti
- #1 Song: Unchained Melody - Gareth Gates