Historical Events
Top Gear
Motoring TV series "Top Gear" premieres on the BBC, starring Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and Jason Dawe (replaced after the first season by James May)
Famous Deaths
- Barbara Berjer, American soap opera actress (Another World), dies at 82
- Bernard Fresson, French actor (Hiroshima Mon Amour), dies at 71
Died in 2002 2002 Highlights
About October 20, 2002
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 21 years, 6 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Dilemma - Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland