What Happened on March 4, 2002

Historical Events

  • Canada bans human embryo cloning but permits government-funded scientists to use embryos left over from fertility treatment or abortions.
  • Multinational Force in Afghanistan: Seven American Special Operations Forces soldiers are killed as they attempt to infiltrate the Shahi Kot Valley on a low-flying helicopter reconnaissance mission.

Famous Deaths

  • Claire Davenport, English actress (The Elephant Man), dies at 68
  • Elyne Mitchell, Australian author (b. 1913)
  • Eric Flynn, British actor and singer (b. 1939)
  • Velibor Vasović, Serbian soccer sweeper (32 caps Yugoslavia; Partizan Belgrade, Ajax) and manager (Partizan, PSG, Red Star Belgrade), dies at 62
Died in 2002 2002 Highlights

About March 4, 2002

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 22 years, 1 month and 25 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Ain't It Funny - Jennifer Lopez Featuring Ja Rule
  • UK #1 Song: Anything Is Possible/ Evergreen - Will Young