Historical Events
Film Premiere
"The Two Towers" 2nd Lord of the Rings film directed by Peter Jackson and starring Elijah Wood and Ian McKellen premieres in New York
Famous Deaths
- Arvell Shaw, American jazz double-bassist (Louis Armstrong; Teddy Wilson), dies at 79
- Ne Win, Burmese leader (b. 1911)
Roone Arledge (1931-2002)
American sports broadcasting pioneer, President of ABC Sports (Monday Night Football) and ABC News, dies of prostate cancer at 71 [1] [2]
2002 Highlights
About December 5, 2002
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 20 years, 6 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: Lose Yourself - Eminem
#1 Song: If You're Not The One - Daniel Bedingfield
