Historical Events
- NBA Draft: Shanghai Sharks (China) center Yao Ming first pick by Houston Rockets
Famous Deaths
- Arnold Brown, the 11th General of The Salvation Army (b. 1913)
- Dolores Gray [Sylvia Dolores Finkelstein], American Tony Award-winning stage and screen singer and actress (Designing Woman; Kismet; Destry Rides Again), dies of a heart attack at 78
- Jay Berwanger, American College Football Hall of Fame halfback (1st Heisman Trophy winner 1935, Chicago), dies from lung cancer at 88
Died in 2002 2002 Highlights
About June 26, 2002
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 21 years, 10 months and 1 day
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
