Historical Events
Canonization
Pope John Paul II canonizes Opus Dei founder JosemarĂa Escrivá as a Catholic saint
- The French oil tanker Limburg is bombed off Yemen.
Famous Deaths
- Chuck Rayner, Canadian Hockey HOF goaltender (Hart Memorial Trophy 1950; NHL All-Star 1949, 50, 51; New York Americans, New York Rangers), dies from a heart attack at 82
- Claus von Amsberg, husband of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands, dies at 76
Died in 2002 2002 Highlights
About October 6, 2002
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 21 years, 6 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: A Moment Like This - Kelly Clarkson
#1 Song: The Long And Winding Road/Suspicious Minds - Will Young & Gareth Gates/Gareth Gates
