Historical Events
- British Digital terrestrial television (DTT) Service Freeview begins transmitting in parts of the United Kingdom.
Famous Deaths
- Jam Master Jay [Jason Mizell], American rapper and musician (Run-DMC), fatally shot by an unknown assailant at 37
- Juan Antonio Bardem, Spanish director and screenwriter (b. 1922)
- William Mitchell, British physicist, dies at 77
2002 Highlights
About October 30, 2002
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 20 years, 4 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Scorpio
#1 Song: Dilemma - 
#1 Song: Dilemma - 