Historical Events
Film Release
"Star Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Clones" directed by George Lucas, starring Ewan McGregor, Hayden Christensen and Natalie Portman, opens in cinemas
Famous Deaths
- Alec Campbell, the last surviving ANZAC (b. 1899)
- Big Dick Dudley, American professional wrestler (b. 1968)
2002 Highlights
About May 16, 2002
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 21 years and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Foolish - Ashanti
#1 Song: If Tomorrow Never Comes - Ronan Keating
