Historical Events
- "The Good Stuff" single released by Kenny Chesney (Billboard Song of the Year 2002)
- Dutch politician Pim Fortuyn is shot and killed by an animal rights activist
Historic Event
Entrepreneur Elon Musk founds SpaceX
Famous Deaths
- Murray Adaskin, Canadian violinist, composer, conductor (Saskatoon Symphony), and teacher (University of Saskatchewan), dies at 96
- Otis Blackwell, American songwriter ("Fever"; "Don't Be Cruel"; "Great Balls Of Fire"; All Shook Up"), dies of a heart attack at 70
- Pim Fortuyn, Dutch politician (b. 1948)
- Saleh Selim, Egyptian football player and 10th president of the Egyptian Al-Ahly Sporting Club, dies at 71
2002 Highlights
About May 6, 2002
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 20 years and 9 months
Leap Year: No
Holidays: May Day (Ireland, United Kingdom)
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Foolish - Ashanti
#1 Song: Kiss Kiss - Holly Valance