What Happened on November 5, 2002

Famous Birthdays

  • Jawsh 685 [Joshua Nanai], Samoan-New Zealander dance mixer and music producer ("Savage Love (Laxed – Siren Beat)", with Jason Derulo), born in Aukland, New Zealand
Born in 2002

Famous Deaths

  • Billy Guy [Frank Phillips], American baritone pop singer (The Coasters, 1955-73 - "Charlie Brown"; "Youngblood"), and record producer, dies of cardiovascular disease at 66

Vinnette CarrollVinnette Carroll (1922-2002)

American actress and 1st African-American woman to direct on Broadway (1972: Don't Bother Me, I Can't Cope), dies of heart disease and diabetes at 80


2002 Highlights

About November 5, 2002

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 20 years, 4 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Lose Yourself - Eminem
  • UK #1 Song: Heaven - Dj Sammy & Yanou Ft. Do