Historical Events
- NASA's Mars Odyssey space probe begins to map the surface of Mars using its thermal emission imaging system.
Famous Deaths
- Sylvia Rivera, American gay liberation and transgender activist and drag queen, dies of liver cancer at 50
2002 Highlights
About February 19, 2002
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 20 years, 11 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Always On Time - Ja Rule Featuring Ashanti
#1 Song: Hero - Enrique Iglesias