Historical Events
Ice Age
Animated film "Ice Age" directed by Chris Wedge and Carlos Saldanha, with voices by Denis Leary and John Leguizamo premieres
- US crime series "The Shield" starring Michael Chiklis premieres on FX
Famous Deaths
- Jean-Paul Riopelle, French-Canadian painter (Vent du nord), sculptor (La Défaite), and Québécois member of Les Automatistes, dies at 78
- John "Speedy" Keen, British musician, songwriter, producer (Thunderclap Newman - "Something in the Air"), dies of heart failure at 56
- Spyros Kyprianou, Cypriot politician (b. 1932)
Died in 2002 2002 Highlights
About March 12, 2002
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 1 month and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Ain't It Funny - Jennifer Lopez Featuring Ja Rule
#1 Song: Anything Is Possible/ Evergreen - Will Young
