Historical Events
Assassination Attempt
French President Jacques Chirac escapes an assassination attempt unscathed during Bastille Day celebrations
- Senior Players Championship Men's Golf, TPC of Michigan: Australian Stewart Ginn wins his lone career major title by 1 stroke from American trio Hubert Green, Mike McCullough & Jim Thorpe
Famous Deaths
- Carlos Fariñas, Cuban avant-garde composer, dies at 67
- Joaquín Balaguer, Dominican politician (President Dominican Republic 1960-62, 1966-78, 1986-96), dies at 95
Died in 2002 2002 Highlights
About July 14, 2002
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 21 years, 9 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Hot In Herre - Nelly
- #1 Song: Anyone Of Us (Stupid Mistake) - Gareth Gates