What Happened on June 6, 2002

Historical Events

The Bourne Identity

"The Bourne Identity" directed by Doug Liman and starring Matt Damon premieres in Los Angeles, California

  • A near-Earth asteroid estimated at 10 metres diameter explodes over the Mediterranean Sea between Greece and Libya. Resulting explosion estimated to have a force of 26 kilotons, more powerful than the Nagasaki atomic bomb.

Famous Weddings

  • Former "Survivor" contestant and talk show host Elisabeth Filarski (25) weds former Boston College quarterback Tim Hasselbeck (24) at St. Mary

Famous Deaths

  • Robbin Crosby, American heavy metal rock guitarist and vocalist (Ratt - "Round & Round"), dies at 42
Died in 2002 2002 Highlights

About June 6, 2002

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 21 years, 10 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Foolish - Ashanti
  • UK #1 Song: Light My Fire - Will Young