Historical Events
Film Premier
"The Hours" premieres in the US, based on the novel by Michael Cunningham and starring Meryl Streep, Julianne Moore and Nicole Kidman
Film Release
"The Two Towers", 2nd of the Lord of the Rings films is released. Makes US$62 opening weekend and $926 million total worldwide.
Liv Tyler
J. R. R. Tolkien
Event of Interest
Fashion designer Calvin Klein announces he is selling his company to shirt-maker Phillips-Van Heusen for $430 million
Calvin Klein
- Governor of California Gray Davis announces the state faces a record budget deficit of $35 billion, roughly double the figure reported during his reelection campaign one month earlier
Famous Deaths
- Ray Hnatyshyn, Governor-General of Canada (b. 1934)
- Wayne Owens, former U.S. Congressman (D-Utah) (b. 1937)
2002 Highlights
About December 18, 2002
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 18 years, 7 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Sagittarius
