Historical Events
- Steve Fossett becomes the first person to fly solo around the world nonstop in a balloon.
Famous Deaths
- Earle Brown, American composer (open form), dies at 75
- Ray Brown, American jazz double bassist (Oscar Peterson; Ella Fitzgerald), dies in his sleep at 75
Died in 2002 2002 Highlights
About July 2, 2002
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 21 years, 9 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Hot In Herre - Nelly
- #1 Song: A Little Less Conversation - Elvis Vs Jxl