Historical Events
- 33rd NAACP Image Awards: "Ali" wins Outstanding Motion Picture
- Citizens of Switzerland narrowly vote in favor of their country becoming a member of the United Nations.
Famous Deaths
- Harlan Howard, American country music songwriter ("I Fall To Pieces"; "Busted"; "Too Many Rivers"), dies at 74
Died in 2002 2002 Highlights
About March 3, 2002
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 1 month and 26 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