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Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in June 2002.
The US president was George W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Tony Blair (Labour), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened on June 2002: find out below

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Historical Events

Which were the important events of June 2002?


Events

  • 05 Jun 2002 Elizabeth Smart, aged fourteen years old, is abducted from her bedroom at knifepoint.
  • 06 Jun 2002 Eastern Mediterranean Event. Near-Earth Asteroid of 10m in Diameter Explodes over the Mediterranean Sea, between Greece and Libya. It is thought that the explosion produced 26 kilotons of energy, which is slightly less than the Nagasaki nuclear bomb.
  • 08 Jun 2002 An annular solar eclipse occurs.
  • 10 Jun 2002 Technology - Kevin Warwick, a British engineer, is responsible for the first direct electronic communication experiment between two human nervous systems.
  • 11 Jun 2002 The United States Congress recognizes Antonio Meucci as the original inventor of the telephone.
  • 13 Jun 2002 The United States of America has withdrawn from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty.
  • 14 Jun 2002 Astrophysics - A 2002 MN asteroid, which is about the same size as a soccer field, just missed hitting the Earth.
  • 15 Jun 2002 Near-Earth Asteroid 2002 MN misses Earth by 75,000 Miles (121,000 Kilometers), or one-third the distance between Earth and the Moon.
  • 16 Jun 2002 Pope John Paul II made Pio di Pietrelcina a Saint.
  • 18 Jun 2002 BT Cellnet will be rebranded as O2 starting at 6 pm
  • 20 Jun 2002 Law - The United States Supreme Court asks about the need for Internet filters.
  • 22 Jun 2002 Darryl Kile, Saint Louis Cardinals pitcher, is found dead in his Chicago hotel room from a heart attack.
  • 25 Jun 2002 Entertainment
  • 26 Jun 2002 Law - A federal court in San Francisco ruled that the Pledge to Allegiance was unconstitutional because it contained an ampquotunder Godampquot clause.
  • 27 Jun 2002 Accounting scandals - The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has initiated fraud action against WorldCom.
  • 29 Jun 2002 For two hours, Dick Cheney, the U.S. Vice-President of the United States, serves as Acting President while President George W. Bush goes through a colonoscopy.
  • 30 Jun 2002 To prosecute people for crimes against humanity, genocide, war crimes and the crime of aggressiveness, the International Criminal Court was established. The court may prosecute crimes committed after or on this date.

Famous Birthday

Famous Deaths

  • American guitarist and songwriter (Ratt) (d. 2002).

  • Canadian novelist and playwright (Born 1930).

  • former Vice-President of India and Acting President (Born 1912).

  • South Korean founder of Taekwondo (Born 1918).

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Music charts

Which were the top hits in June 2002?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - Foolishyoutube
  2. - Hot In Herre
  3. - I Need A Girl (Part One)
  4. - Without Me
  5. - What's Luv?

Top #5 songs in the UK

  1. - One Step Closer
  2. - Without Me
  3. - Kiss Kiss
  4. - A Little Less Conversation
  5. - Freak Like Me

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
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Minority Report

Minority Report

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Steven Spielberg

Starring: Tom Cruise, Colin Farrell, Samantha Morton, Max von Sydow

Country: United States of America

Road to Perdition

Road to Perdition

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Sam Mendes

Starring: Tom Hanks, Tyler Hoechlin, Rob Maxey, Liam Aiken

Country: United States of America

The Importance of Being Earnest

The Importance of Being Earnest

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Oliver Parker

Starring: Rupert Everett, Colin Firth, Frances O'Connor, Reese Witherspoon

Awara Paagal Deewana

Awara Paagal Deewana

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Vikram Bhatt

Starring: Akshay Kumar, Sunil Shetty, Aftab Shivdasani, Preeti Jhangiani

American Gun

American Gun

Release year: 2002

Directed by: Alan Jacobs

Starring: James Coburn, Virginia Madsen, Barbara Bain, Alexandra Holden

Books

Which were the most popular books released in June 2002?
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A Mind At A Time by Mel Levine

A Mind At A Time

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Dr. Mel Levine is one of America's most well-known pediatricians and learning experts. He says, "Different minds can learn differently." Some students excel in particular areas while others are stronger in others.

The Shelters of Stone by Jean M. Auel

The Shelters of Stone

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The Shelters of Stone opens when Ayla, Jondalar and their animal friends Wolf, Whinney and Racer complete their epic journey across Europe. They are met by Jondalar’s people, the Zelandonii.

Daddy'S Little Girl by Mary Higgins Clark

Daddy'S Little Girl

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Mary Higgins Clark is America's best-selling "Queen of Suspense" and this chilling tale of murder features the deepest parts of the criminal mind.

Deadly Embrace by Jackie Collins

Deadly Embrace

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Madison Castelli is haunted by family secrets and secret lives. Madison Castelli is a vivacious, talented writer who was last seen in Jackie Collins’s Lethal Seduction.

Mortal Prey by John Sandford

Mortal Prey

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Clara Rinker was a charming, soft-spoken Southerner and one of the most skilled hit-women in the industry. She almost killed Lucas Davenport years ago. Retired and now living in Mexico, Rinker almost dies when a sniper shoots and kills her …