Historical Events
Event of Interest
UN Security Council unanimously establishes an arms embargo and freezes assets of Osama bin Laden, Al-Qaida, and the members of the Taliban
Famous Deaths
- (Carl) "Bobo" Olson, American boxer World Middleweight Champion, 1953-55), dies at 73
- Eddie Meduza, Swedish composer (b. 1948)
- Robert Hanbury Brown, British-Australian astronomer and physicist (b. 1916)
- Ron Taylor, American actor (b. 1952)
2002 Highlights
About January 16, 2002
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 21 years, 2 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: U Got It Bad - Usher
#1 Song: More Than A Woman - Aaliyah
