Famous Deaths
- Dave Berg, American cartoonist (The Lighter Side of...), dies at 81
James Chichester-Clark (1923-2002)
Irish politician, Prime Minister of Northern Ireland (1969-71), dies at 79
- Joe Black, American Negro League and MLB player, dies at 78
- László Kubala, Hungarian soccer striker (3 caps Hungary, 6 Czechoslovakia, 19 Spain, 4 Catalonia; FC Barcelona 186 games) and manager (Spain 1969–80), dies at 74
- Sharon Sheeley, American songwriter (Somethin' Else), dies of complications following a cerebral hemorrhage at 62 (b. 1940)
2002 Highlights
About May 17, 2002
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 20 years, 10 months and 16 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
