What Happened on June 30, 2002

Historical Events

FIFA World Cup

FIFA World Cup Final, International Stadium, Yokohama, Japan: Ronaldo scores twice as Brazil beats Germany, 2-0 to win record 5th title; first World Cup held in Asia

US Senior Golf Open

US Senior Open Men's Golf, Caves Valley GC: Don Pooley wins by 1 stroke in a playoff with Tom Watson


Famous Deaths

  • Chico Xavier, popular medium in BrazilĀ“s spiritism movement (b. 1910)
  • Pete Gray [Wyshner], American baseball one-armed outfielder (St Louis Browns), dies at 87
Died in 2002 2002 Highlights

About June 30, 2002

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 21 years, 9 months and 27 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: A Little Less Conversation - Elvis Vs Jxl