Famous Birthdays
- Zheng Qinwen, Chinese tennis player (Australian Open women's singles 2024 runner-up), born in Shiyan, China
Famous Deaths
- Jacques Richard, French Canadian ice hockey player (b. 1952)
- Phyllis Calvert [Bickle], British actress (Crash of Silence, The Man in Grey), dies at 87
Died in 2002 2002 Highlights
About October 8, 2002
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 21 years, 6 months and 20 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
