Historical Events
- After blowing an 11-run lead to Kansas City, Scott Hatteberg's bottom of the 9th walk off HR gives Oakland a historic MLB victory, 12-11; A's set AL record 20 game winning streak
- Argentina pulls off one of the biggest upsets in basketball history, beating the US, 87-80 in 2nd round of the World Championships; 1st US loss in 59 games since sending NBA players to international competition in 1992
Film & TV History
Before a U.S. Congressional panel, Doris Roberts testifies that age discrimination is prevalent in Hollywood
Music History
Kelly Clarkson is crowned the winner of the first series of "American Idol" TV singing competition series
Famous Deaths
- Jerome Biffle, American long jumper (Olympic gold, 1952), track coach, and jogging proponent, dies at 74
- Vlado Perlemuter, Lithuanian-French pianist, dies at 98
Died in 2002 2002 Highlights
About September 4, 2002
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 21 years, 7 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Dilemma - Nelly Featuring Kelly Rowland
#1 Song: The Tide Is High (Get The Feeling) - Atomic Kitten
