Historical Events
- In Pakistan, Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh along with three other suspects are charged with murder for their part in the kidnapping and killing of Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl.
- Schoolgirl Amanda Dowler is abducted in broad daylight on her way home from Heathside School in Walton-on-Thames, England
Famous Weddings
- King Mohammed VI of Morocco (38) weds information services engineer Salma Bennani (23) in Rabat, Morocco
Famous Deaths
- Herman Talmadge, American politician (70th Governor of Georgia), dies at 88
- Hermanus Berserik, Dutch painter and graphic artist, dies at 80
Died in 2002 2002 Highlights
About March 21, 2002
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 1 month and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Ain't It Funny - Jennifer Lopez Featuring Ja Rule
#1 Song: Anything Is Possible/ Evergreen - Will Young
