Historical Events
The Two Towers
"The Two Towers" 2nd Lord of the Rings film directed by Peter Jackson and starring Elijah Wood and Ian McKellen premieres in New York
Famous Deaths
- Arvell Shaw, American jazz double-bassist (Louis Armstrong; Teddy Wilson), dies at 79
Ne Win (1911-2002)
Burmese general, military dictator (1962-88) and President of Burma (1962-81), dies while under house arrest at 91 [1]
Roone Arledge (1931-2002)
American sports broadcasting executive (President ABC Sports - Monday Night Football; ABC News), dies of prostate cancer at 71 [1] [2]
Died in 2002 2002 Highlights
About December 5, 2002
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 21 years, 4 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Lose Yourself - Eminem
#1 Song: If You're Not The One - Daniel Bedingfield
