Famous Birthdays
- Jawsh 685 [Joshua Nanai], Samoan-New Zealander dance mixer and music producer ("Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)", with Jason Derulo), born in Aukland, New Zealand
Famous Deaths
- Billy Guy [Frank Phillips], American baritone pop singer (The Coasters, 1955-73 - "Charlie Brown"; "Youngblood"), and record producer, dies of cardiovascular disease at 66
- Stan Burns, American television screenwriter (The Tonight Show, 1954-57; Get Smart; The Carol Burnet Show; The Flip Wilson Show; Dean Martin Roasts), dies of heart failure at 79
Vinnette Carroll (1922-2002)
American actress and 1st African-American woman to direct on Broadway (1972: Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope), dies of heart disease and diabetes at 80
Died in 2002 2002 Highlights
About November 5, 2002
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 21 years, 5 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Lose Yourself - Eminem
#1 Song: Heaven - Dj Sammy & Yanou Ft. Do
