Historical Events
- Kmart Corp becomes the largest retailer in United States history to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Famous Birthdays
Caitlin Clark (22 years old)
American college basketball player, born in Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Famous Deaths
- John Shea, American 500m/1500m speed skater (Olympic gold 1932), dies at 91
- Kenneth Armitage, English sculptor, dies at 85
- Peter Bardens, English musician (Camel), dies of cancer at 56
- Sheldon Allman, American-Canadian actor, singer, and songwriter (Nevada Smith, Harris Against the World), dies at 77
- Stanley Marcus, American business executive (b. 1905)
Died in 2002 2002 Highlights
About January 22, 2002
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 3 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: U Got It Bad - Usher
#1 Song: My Sweet Lord - George Harrison
