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Year in Review

What Happened
in 2002?

Major events, music, film, tech & prices from 2002

The World in 2002
🌍EventsEuro banknotes and coins enter circulation in 12 nations (Jan) · Bush labels Iraq, Iran, North Korea 'Axis of Evil' (Jan 29) · Department of Homeland Security established (Nov 25) · Bali nightclub bombings kill 202 tourists (Oct 12) · DC Sniper attacks kill 10 in Virginia and Maryland (Oct) · UN weapons inspectors return to Iraq (Nov)
🎵MusicHow You Remind Me – Nickelback
🎬FilmSpider-Man
💻TechThe first camera phones were released commercially in the United States
🛒PricesBread $1.03 · Gas $1.36/gal · House $158,300
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What major events happened in 2002?

2002 was a year of significant world events that shaped history. From political upheavals to cultural milestones, the year left a lasting mark on society. The music charts, cinema screens, and technological landscape of 2002 reflect the era's unique character. Prices for everyday goods like bread, gasoline, and homes give a vivid snapshot of the economic climate of the time.

Why is 2002 historically significant?

Each year carries its own defining moments and cultural touchstones. 2002 contributed unique chapters to the story of the 20th and 21st centuries. Whether you lived through 2002 or are researching it, the events, art, technology, and everyday costs of that year paint a rich picture of life at the time.

Frequently asked questions

What major events happened in 2002?

Major world events of 2002 include: Euro banknotes and coins enter circulation in 12 nations (Jan); Bush labels Iraq, Iran, North Korea 'Axis of Evil' (Jan 29); Department of Homeland Security established (Nov 25); Bali nightclub bombings kill 202 tourists (Oct 12).

What was the #1 song in 2002?

The most iconic song of 2002 was How You Remind Me – Nickelback.

What was the top film in 2002?

The standout film of 2002 was Spider-Man.

What did things cost in 2002?

In 2002, a loaf of bread cost $1.03, gasoline was $1.36/gal, and the average house was $158,300.

What technology milestone happened in 2002?

The first camera phones were released commercially in the United States