What Happened on January 13, 2002

Historical Events

Schottenheimer Fired

In a controversial move, Marty Schottenheimer is fired as head coach of the Washington Redskins after just one season


Famous Deaths

  • Frank Shuster, Canadian comedian (Wayne and Shuster), dies at 85
  • Gregorio Fuentes, Cuban fisherman, reputed model for Hemingway's The Old Man and the Sea (b. 1897)
  • Kurt Brüggemann, German composer, conductor, and music educator, dies at 93
  • Ted Demme, American film director, dies at 38
Died in 2002 2002 Highlights

About January 13, 2002

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 3 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: U Got It Bad - Usher
  • UK #1 Song: More Than A Woman - Aaliyah