What Happened on July 12, 2002

Historical Events

Film Premiere

Hindi film "Devdas" premieres directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and starring Shah Rukh Khan, Aishwarya Rai and Madhuri Dixit (Best Film Filmfare Awards)

Famous Deaths

Edward Lee HowardEdward Lee Howard (1951-2002)

American CIA Case Officer and alleged Soviet spy who defected to the Soviet Union in 1985, dies at 50 after breaking his neck during a fall

2002 Highlights

About July 12, 2002

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 20 years, 8 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Holidays: Battle of the Boyne (United Kingdom)

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Hot In Herre - Nelly
  • UK #1 Song: A Little Less Conversation - Elvis Vs Jxl