Historical Events
"No Child Left Behind Act"
US President George W. Bush signs into law the "No Child Left Behind Act", providing financial assistance to schools exhibiting academic improvement
Famous Deaths
- Alexander Prochorow, Nobel Prize in Physics laureate (b. 1916)
- Dave Thomas, American businessman who founded Wendy's Restaurants, dies at 69
Died in 2002 2002 Highlights
About January 8, 2002
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 3 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: How You Remind Me - Nickelback
#1 Song: Gotta Get Thru This - Daniel Bedingfield
