Historical Events
- Israeli forces surround the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem into which armed Palestinians had retreated. A siege ensues.
Famous Birthdays
- Emma Myers, American actress (Enid in Wednesday), born in Orlando, Florida
Famous Deaths
- Henry Slesar, American writer and playwright (The Edge of Night), dies at 74
- Jack Kruschen, Canadian character actor (The Apartment, Busting Loose), dies at 80
- John Pierce, American engineer (1st communications satellite Telstar 1), dies at 92
Died in 2002 2002 Highlights
About April 2, 2002
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 22 years and 1 month
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Ain't It Funny - Jennifer Lopez Featuring Ja Rule
#1 Song: Unchained Melody - Gareth Gates
