What Happened on December 2, 2002

Historical Events

  • New climate-controlled vault to conserve and display the Sarajevo Haggadah illuminated manuscript (c. 1350) dedicated in Sarajevo’s National Museum

Famous Deaths

  • Arno Peters, German historian (b. 1916)
  • Ivan Illich, Austrian priest and philosopher (b. 1926)
Died in 2002 2002 Highlights

About December 2, 2002

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 21 years, 5 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Lose Yourself - Eminem
  • UK #1 Song: If You're Not The One - Daniel Bedingfield