What Happened in 2002
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Eric Johnson Releases "Souvenir"
Souvenir is an album by Eric Johnson released in 2002. It is a collection of previously unreleased material spanning 25 years. The album was unique... Read more
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Crystal Bowersox Moves to Chicago
Bowersox went to the Toledo School for the Arts, then moved to Chicago at 17, where she busked and played open-mic nights, as well as Uncommon... Read more
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Xavier Rudd releases To Let
Rudd's first studio album, To Let was released in 2002. It was self produced along with Chris Thompson, who also recorded and mixed it. Read more
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Volvo XC90 is First Produced
The Volvo XC90 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by Volvo Cars since it was unveiled at the Detroit Motor Show 2002. It is based on the... Read more
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Star Trek Nemesis
Star Trek Nemesis is a 2002 science fiction film directed by Stuart Baird, written by John Logan, and with music composed by Jerry Goldsmith. It is... Read more
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Rod Blagojevich Defeats Jim Ryan to Become Governor of Illinois
How can you replace one Ryan with another Ryan and call that change? You want change? Elect a guy named Blagojevich. Read more
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Rob Caggiano joins Anthrax
Robert Caggiano (born November 7, 1976) is an American guitarist and producer best known as the lead guitarist of metal band Anthrax from... Read more
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President Carter Receives the Nobel Peace Prize
In 2002, President Carter received the Nobel Peace Prize for his work "to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, to advance democracy... Read more
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Porsche Cayenne is First Produced
The Porsche Cayenne is a five-seat mid-size luxury sport utility vehicle manufactured by the German automaker Porsche since 2002, with North... Read more
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Oprah Winfrey Wins The Bob Hope Humanitarian Award
The Bob Hope Humanitarian Award was established in 2002 by the Board of Governors of the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in recognition of... Read more
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No Child Left Behind, Co-Sponsored by Edward Kennedy, is Signed into Law by George W. Bush
The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (Pub.L. 107-110, 115 Stat. 1425, enacted January 8, 2002), often abbreviated in print as NCLB and sometimes... Read more
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Nissan Murano is First Produced
The Nissan Murano is a mid-size crossover SUV first manufactured by Nissan in December 2002 and sold as a 2003 model. Nissan introduced the Murano... Read more
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Nick Jonas Portrays Chip In "Beauty And The Beast"
The band started as a solo project of Nick Jonas. At the age of 7, Nicholas began performing on Broadway. He has acted in several plays, including... Read more
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Michael Vick is named to his first Pro Bowl
In 2002, Vick became a star and MVP candidate in his first season as a full-time starter at the age of 22. He was named to his first Pro Bowl after... Read more
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Mercedes-Benz W211 is First Produced
The Mercedes-Benz W211 is a mid-size luxury car–executive car which was produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz from 2002 to 2009, under the... Read more
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John Mayer releases "Your Body Is a Wonderland" single
"Your Body Is a Wonderland" is the second single released by John Mayer from his first album, 2001's Room for Squares. Its commercial success was... Read more
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Ferrari First Showcases the Enzo
The Enzo was initially announced at the 2002 Paris Motor Show with a limited production run of 349 units and priced at US $643,330. The company... Read more
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Dole 5 A Day website "Among the Best"
The Dole 5 A Day website receives the highest rating possible (“Among the Best”) from the Tufts University Nutrition Navigator, a rating service... Read more
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Apple Introduces Complete Redesign of iMac
The 2002 iMac is definitely different with its 10.5" base and 15" flat panel display. Definitely different. Steve Jobs says the design was inspired... Read more
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"Bad Guy" is Released
Bad Guy (2001) is a South Korean film by director Kim Ki-duk about a man who traps a woman into prostitution, then becomes protective of her. The... Read more
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First group of detainees arrives at Guantanamo Bay's Camp X-Ray
In 2001, President George W. Bush signed an executive order that stipulated that US military could indefinitely detain any non-citizen who he... Read more
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UFC 35: Throwdown
UFC 35: Throwdown was a mixed martial arts event held by the Ultimate Fighting Championship at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut on... Read more
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Orange County is released
Orange County is a 2002 American comedy film starring Colin Hanks and Jack Black. It was released on January 11, 2002. The movie was distributed by... Read more