Historical Events
- 73rd All Star Baseball Game: 7-7 tie when both teams ran out of available pitchers at Miller Park, Milwaukee
Event of Interest
The African Union is established in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The first chairman is Thabo Mbeki, President of South Africa.
Famous Deaths
- Kenneth Snowman, British jeweller and antiquarian, dies at 82
- Laurence Janifer, American writer (b. 1933)
Rod Steiger (1925-2002)
American actor (Illustrated Man, Pawnbroker), dies of pneumonia at 77
About July 9, 2002
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 21 years, 2 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Hot In Herre - Nelly
#1 Song: A Little Less Conversation - Elvis Vs Jxl