What Happened on July 22, 2002

Historical Events

  • Israel assassinates Salah Shahade, the Commander-in-Chief of Hamas's military arm, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades, along with 14 civilians

Famous Birthdays

  • Prince Felix of Denmark, born in Rigshospitalet, Copenhagen, Denmark

Famous Deaths

  • Marion Montgomery [Marian Runnells], American-British jazz singer ("Maybe the Morning"), dies of lung cancer at 67
Died in 2002 2002 Highlights

About July 22, 2002

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 21 years, 9 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Hot In Herre - Nelly
  • UK #1 Song: Anyone Of Us (Stupid Mistake) - Gareth Gates