2002⚡ Event
MV Karine A Seized
During the Second Intifada, Israeli forces seized the MV Karine A, which was carrying 50 tons of smuggled weapons on behalf of the Palestinian Authority.
warpolitics
What Happened in 2002?
Explore 56 historical moments from 2002 — 9 events, 47 birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
Events in 2002(9)
2002⚡ Event
Mount Nyiragongo Eruption
Mount Nyiragongo, a volcano in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, began an eruption that killed hundreds and left about 120,000 people homeless.
disaster
2002⚡ Event
Daniel Pearl Kidnapping
American journalist Daniel Pearl was kidnapped and later murdered by al-Qaeda agents in Karachi, Pakistan.
lawpolitics
2002⚡ Event
Gujarat riots
Violent riots broke out in the Indian state of Gujarat, killing at least 1,000 people, mostly Muslims, over three days.
disasterpolitics
2002⚡ Event
Religious violence in Gujarat
During a period of religious violence in Gujarat, India, mobs of Hindus attacked Muslims in Naroda Patiya and in Chamanpura, resulting in 166 deaths.
religionpoliticsdisaster
2002⚡ Event
Premiere of Sofia Gubaidulina's Johannes-Ostern
Sofia Gubaidulina's Johannes-Ostern premiered in Hamburg on March 16, 2002, alongside her Johannes-Passion.
musicarts
2002⚡ Event
Netanya suicide bombing and Operation Defensive Shield
A suicide bomber killed around 30 Israeli civilians in Netanya, triggering Operation Defensive Shield, a large-scale counter-terrorist military incursion into the West Bank.
warpolitics
2002⚡ Event
Death of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother
Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, widow of King George VI and mother of Queen Elizabeth II, died at the age of 101.
politics
2002⚡ Event
Siege of the Church of the Nativity
During the Second Intifada, Palestinian militants took refuge in Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity, initiating a month-long siege by Israeli forces.
warpolitics
Born in 2002(47)
2002🎂 Birth
Anastasia Zakharova born
Anastasia Zakharova, a Russian tennis player, was born on January 18, 2002.
sports
2002🎂 Birth
Ki-Jana Hoever born
Ki-Jana Hoever, a Dutch footballer, was born on January 18, 2002.
sports
2002🎂 Birth
Birth of Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark, an American basketball player, was born on January 22, 2002.
sports
2002🎂 Birth
Darya Astakhova
Darya Astakhova, Russian tennis player, was born on January 26, 2002.
sports
2002🎂 Birth
Johnny Davis
Johnny Davis, an American basketball player, was born. He later played in the NBA.
sports
2002🎂 Birth
Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva
Alexandra Kiroi-Bogatyreva is an Australian rhythmic gymnast.
sports
2002🎂 Birth
Emma Myers
Emma Myers is an American actress known for her roles in television and film.
entertainment
Deaths in 2002(0)
No deaths recorded for 2002.
Dates in 2002
January 1January 3January 11January 12January 14January 15January 17January 18January 20January 22January 23January 25January 26January 28January 30January 31February 1February 5February 6February 7February 9February 11February 13February 14February 18February 20February 23February 26February 27February 28March 2March 4March 9March 10March 13March 16March 18March 20March 27March 30April 2
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 2002?
- 2002 saw 56 notable historical moments, including 9 events, 47 famous birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
- What were the biggest events of 2002?
- Key events of 2002 include: MV Karine A Seized, Mount Nyiragongo Eruption, Daniel Pearl Kidnapping.
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