Euro Cash Changeover
Euro banknotes and coins entered circulation in France and eleven other participating countries.
Historical events in 2002
744 historical records
January 200237 historical events
Euro Cash Introduction
Heads the German government when euro banknotes and coins replace the Deutsche Mark in everyday cash use.
Euro Cash Changeover
Oversees Germany's fiscal administration as euro notes and coins enter circulation.
Reform of Government
Millions of Germans acquire Euros
Euro Cash Changeover
Oversees the physical currency changeover from the drachma to euro notes and coins.
Euro Cash Introduction
Heads the Greek government when euro banknotes and coins replace the drachma in everyday use.
Euro Banknotes and Coins Introduced
Greece introduces euro cash after joining the euro area.
Euro Cash Changeover
Oversees the physical currency changeover from Irish pounds to euro notes and coins.
Euro Cash Introduction
Heads the government when euro banknotes and coins replace the Irish pound in everyday use.
Euro Cash Changeover
Leads the government as euro banknotes and coins replace the Irish pound in everyday use.
Euro Cash Changeover
Oversees Italy's financial administration as euro notes and coins enter circulation.
Euro Cash Introduction
Heads the Italian government when euro banknotes and coins replace the lira in everyday cash use.
Euro Banknotes and Coins Introduction
Juncker led the Luxembourg government during the transition to euro notes and coins, when the common currency replaced the Luxembourg franc in everyday cash transactions.
President of Argentina
Appointed President of Argentina by the Legislative Assembly
Karine A Interception
Arafat faces intense international scrutiny after Israel intercepts the Karine A carrying a large shipment of weapons destined for Palestinian-controlled territory.
Al-Qaeda
The 1st al-Qaeda prisoners arrive at Guantanamo Bay
Arrest of George Walker Bush
The 1st al-Qaeda prisoners arrive at Guantanamo Bay
Address on Extremism
Musharraf condemns terrorism and announces measures against militant organizations.
Final Galileo Io Flyby
Galileo completes its final Io flyby at an altitude of roughly 102 kilometres.
Peacekeeping Success
United Nations supports completion of disarmament and transition from war
War Declared Over
Kabbah formally declares Sierra Leone civil war over
Health of Jeff Astle
The cause of death was a degenerative brain disease; failing mental ability had become apparent five years earlier, had been an exceptional header of the ball, and the coroner found that the repeated minor trauma had been the cause of his death
Death of Jeff Astle
Death of Jeff Astle
Public Order and Security Act
Mugabe signs legislation expanding state powers over public meetings and political activity.
FC Porto Manager
Becomes FC Porto head coach and begins the most successful period of his early managerial career.
UNMOVIC
Hussein accepts the resolution on November 13 and inspectors returned to Iraq under the direction of UNMOVIC chairman Hans Blix and IAEA Director General Mohamed ElBaradei
Prime Minister of Estonia
Appointed Prime Minister of Estonia
Premiership Ends
Tokayev leaves the prime ministership
Prime Minister Takes Office
Imangali Tasmagambetov becomes Prime Minister
Axis of Evil
President George Bush, in his State of the Union address, describes Iran, Iraq and North Korea as an "axis of evil"
President George Bush, in his State of the Union address, describes Iran
President George Bush, in his State of the Union address, describes Iran, Iraq and North Korea as an "axis of evil"
Nuclear Power
India tests an Agni-series nuclear-capable ballistic missile during Vajpayee's premiership.
World Trade Organisation
Taiwan joins the World Trade Organisation, a few weeks after China
Constitution of Turkey
Women are given full legal equality with men
Legislation
Women are given full legal equality with men
Reform of Government
Women are given full legal equality with men
Election Avoided
No presidential election is held after the term extension and lifetime presidency decision
February 200219 historical events
Final Performance
Plays a final Who concert before his death.
Musharraf gives a landmark speech against Islamic extremism, He unequivocally condemns
Musharraf gives a landmark speech against Islamic extremism, He unequivocally condemns all acts of terrorism, including those carried out in the name of freeing Kashmirs Muslim majority from Indian rule
Death of Walter Winterbottom
Death of Walter Winterbottom
Eighth Commissioners Session
Chairs the eighth UNMOVIC Commissioners session.
Inspection Readiness Review
The Commission reviews inspection readiness and unresolved Iraqi disarmament issues.
Death of John Edward Thaw
Death of John Edward Thaw
Cole Scores Blackburn League Cup Winner
Cole scores the winning goal against Tottenham Hotspur as Blackburn Rovers win the League Cup 2โ1 in Cardiff.
Souness Wins League Cup With Blackburn
Souness leads Blackburn to their first League Cup title, beating Tottenham Hotspur with goals from Matt Jansen and Andy Cole.
Dunn Helps Blackburn Win League Cup
Dunn supports Blackburn's forward movement in the League Cup final as Rovers defeat Tottenham Hotspur 2โ1.
Friedel Frustrates Tottenham at Cardiff
Friedel produces important saves against Tottenham Hotspur in the League Cup final, enabling Blackburn to protect a 2โ1 victory.
Economy of Georgia
It was reported that the US has begun providing the former Soviet Republic of Georgia with military aid to counter terrorist threats in the Pankisi Gorge region
Military Aid Agreement
It was reported that the US has begun providing the former Soviet Republic of Georgia with military aid to counter terrorist threats in the Pankisi Gorge region
Military Aid
It was reported that the US has begun providing the former Soviet Republic of Georgia with military aid to counter terrorist threats in the Pankisi Gorge region
European Convention Opens
Giscard dEstang opened the Convention on the Future of Europe as its chairman.
Sun City Inter-Congolese Dialogue
Participates in the Inter-Congolese Dialogue intended to design a political settlement for the divided country.
HIPC Decision Point Reached
Ghana reaches the decision point under the enhanced HIPC initiative, qualifying for substantial debt-service relief linked to poverty-reduction reforms.
Godhra Train Fire and Gujarat Violence
A train coach burns at Godhra, killing Hindu passengers; large-scale communal violence follows across Gujarat.
Reballion of Rebels in Ayodhya
Muslims set fire to a train carrying Hindus returning from pilgrimage to Ayodhya. More than 800, mainly Muslims, die in revenge killings by Hindu mobs
Swiss bank UBS pulls out of the Ilisu dam project
The Swiss bank UBS pulls out of the Ilisu dam project
March 200253 historical events
Hubble Servicing Mission 3B Launch
Altman commands Columbia as Servicing Mission 3B launches to replace Hubble solar arrays and install major new hardware.
Hubble Captured for Servicing Mission 3B
Currie uses Columbia's robotic arm to capture Hubble and secure it for the servicing crew.
Hubble Starboard Solar Array Replaced
Linnehan helps replace Hubble's starboard solar array with a more powerful third-generation array.
Gold Reserve Sales Completed
The Treasury completes the multi-year programme of official gold auctions.
Hubble Solar Arrays Completed
Newman helps complete installation of Hubble's new solar arrays, increasing the observatory's available electrical power.
Hubble Reaction Wheel Assembly Replaced
Massimino helps replace a reaction wheel assembly used to control Hubble's orientation and stable pointing.
Foreign Policy
II participates in foreign policy connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
Hubble Power Control Unit Replaced
Grunsfeld helps install a new Power Control Unit after Hubble is completely powered down for the first time in orbit.
Advanced Camera for Surveys Installed
Newman helps install the Advanced Camera for Surveys, replacing Hubble's Faint Object Camera.
NICMOS Cooling System Installed
Linnehan helps install an experimental cooling system that returns Hubble's NICMOS infrared instrument to operation.
Hubble Released After Servicing Mission 3B
Currie uses Columbia's robotic arm to release the upgraded Hubble back into orbit.
Presidential Election
Mugabe is declared the winner after a heavily disputed presidential election.
UN Security Council Resolution 1397
Welcomes a Council resolution affirming a vision of two states
UN Security Council Resolution 1397
Annan serves as Secretary-General as Resolution 1397 affirms a vision of Israel and Palestine living side by side within secure and recognized borders.
Hubble Servicing Mission 3B Completed
Altman commands Columbia's landing after the successful Hubble Servicing Mission 3B.
Presidential Re-Election
Mugabe is declared re-elected after a presidential contest criticised by observers.
Chairman Takes Office
Dragan Mikerevic becomes Chairman of the Council of Ministers
Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Moyo oversees legislation regulating journalists and media organisations.
Commonwealth Suspension
The Commonwealth suspends Zimbabwe from its councils following the disputed election.
Commonwealth Suspension
Zimbabwe is suspended from Commonwealth councils following the disputed election.
Al-Qaeda
Abu Zubaydah believed to have served as Osama Bin Ladens field commander and chief recruiter is captured during a raid on a house in Pakistan
Arrest of Abu Zubaydah
Abu Zubaydah believed to have served as Osama Bin Ladens field commander and chief recruiter is captured during a raid on a house in Pakistan
Al-Qaeda
Abu Zubaydah believed to have served as Osama Bin Ladens field commander and chief recruiter is captured during a raid on a house in Pakistan
Death of Cesar Milstein
Death of Cesar Milstein
Passover Hotel Bombing
Hamas claims responsibility for the Park Hotel suicide bombing in Netanya, which kills dozens during a Passover Seder and triggers a major Israeli offensive.
Arab League
Supports the Arab League's adoption of the Arab Peace Initiative at the Beirut summit.
Arab Peace Initiative Principles
Supports the Beirut summit framework later reaffirmed by Arab leaders in Riyadh.
Arab Peace Initiative
Endorses the Arab Peace Initiative offering normalization with Israel after withdrawal from occupied territories.
Arab Peace Initiative
Backs the Beirut summit proposal for comprehensive Arab-Israeli peace.
Beirut Summit
Endorses an offer of full Arab normalization with Israel under the Arab Peace Initiative.
Beirut Summit
Supports demands for Israeli withdrawal and creation of a Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital.
Arab Peace Initiative
Presents the initiative offering normalized relations for a comprehensive Arab-Israeli settlement.
Arab Peace Initiative
Promotes Saudi diplomacy supporting adoption of the Arab Peace Initiative.
Arab Peace Initiative Presented
At the Beirut Arab League summit, Crown Prince Abdullahโs peace proposal offered normalization with Israel in exchange for withdrawal from territories occupied in 1967 and other agreed terms.
Beirut Summit
The Arab Peace Initiative is floated by acting Saudi Regent Crown Prince Abdullah as a potential solution to both the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the Arabi conflict.
Beirut Summit
The Beirut Summit calls for Israel to recognize "an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital" in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.
Beirut Summit
The Beirut Summit calls for a "just solution" for the Palestinian refugees.
Beirut Summit
The Beirut Summit calls for the state of Israel to withdraw its forces from all the Occupied Territories, including the Golan Heights.
Beirut Summit
The Beirut Summit calls for the state of Israel to withdraw its forces from all the Occupied Territories, including the Golan Heights
Golan Withdrawal in Arab Proposal
The Arab Peace Initiative expressly included the occupied Syrian Golan Heights among territories from which Israel was asked to withdraw as part of a comprehensive regional peace.
Regional Normalization Framework
Arab leaders endorsed a framework linking a comprehensive Arab-Israeli peace and normalized relations to territorial withdrawal and a negotiated resolution of the Palestinian question.
Rule of Gaza Strip
The Beirut Summit calls for the state of Israel to withdraw its forces from all the Occupied Territories, including the Golan Heights
Rule of Golan Heights
The Beirut Summit calls for the state of Israel to withdraw its forces from all the Occupied Territories, including the Golan Heights
Syria Included in Peace Framework
The summitโs proposed regional settlement addressed Syriaโs territorial dispute with Israel by incorporating the Golan Heights into the land-for-peace approach.
Operation Defensive Shield
Orders a large West Bank operation after suicide bombings inside Israel.
Operation Defensive Shield
Is confined in his Ramallah compound during Israel's West Bank operation.
UN Security Council Resolution 1402
Calls for implementation of a ceasefire and Israeli withdrawal from Palestinian cities
UN Security Council Resolution 1402
Annan serves as Secretary-General as Resolution 1402 calls for an immediate ceasefire and withdrawal of Israeli forces from Palestinian cities.
Ramallah Compound Encirclement
Arafat remains confined inside his Ramallah headquarters as Israeli forces intensify Operation Defensive Shield around the Palestinian Authority compound.
First IAEA Nuclear Security Plan
The Board approves an expanded IAEA nuclear security programme following heightened concern over nuclear terrorism.
Intifada, 2nd
Israeli forces besiege Arafat's compound in Ramallah during Operation Defensive Shield
International Agreement
Turkey signs an agreement with Greece to supply gas
Election Criticism
Opposition parties and foreign observers challenge the credibility of the presidential election.
April 200233 historical events
Primary Care Trusts Established
Primary care trusts become the main local NHS commissioners, controlling substantial budgets and taking responsibility for planning many community and hospital services.
Strategic Health Authorities Established
Strategic health authorities replace earlier regional arrangements and take responsibility for overseeing performance and strategic development across groups of local NHS organisations.
Church of Nativity Siege Begins
Arafat's administration faces another major crisis as armed Palestinians and civilians take refuge inside Bethlehem's Church of the Nativity during Israeli operations.
Jenin Operation Begins
Sharon's government sends Israeli forces into Jenin as Operation Defensive Shield expands through major West Bank population centers.
UN Security Council Resolution 1403
Receives Council demands for implementation of Resolution 1402 during West Bank fighting
UN Security Council Resolution 1403
Annan works amid continuing fighting as Resolution 1403 demands implementation of the earlier ceasefire and withdrawal requirements.
Nablus Old City Fighting
Israeli troops enter the Old City of Nablus during intense urban fighting associated with Operation Defensive Shield.
Jenin Reservist Ambush
Thirteen Israeli reserve soldiers are killed in an ambush during fierce fighting in Jenin refugee camp, increasing domestic attention on the battle.
Al-Qaeda
Two bombs rip through a nightclub area in the Balinese town of Kuta killing 202 people most of them foreign tourists, Indonesian authorities believe the attacksare carried out by the South East Asian network Jemaah Islamiah, linked to Al-Qaeda
Bombing of Djerba
A fuel tanker is blown up outside a synagogue on the Tunisian island of Djerba killing 19 people including 14 German tourists, an al Qaeda spokesman later says the organisation is behind the suicide attack
Bombing of Kuta
Two bombs rip through a nightclub area in the Balinese town of Kuta killing 202 people most of them foreign tourists, Indonesian authorities believe the attacksare carried out by the South East Asian network Jemaah Islamiah, linked to Al-Qaeda
Suicide
A fuel tanker is blown up outside a synagogue on the Tunisian island of Djerba killing 19 people including 14 German tourists, an al Qaeda spokesman later says the organisation is behind the suicide attack
Al-Qaeda
Two bombs rip through a nightclub area in the Balinese town of Kuta killing 202 people most of them foreign tourists, Indonesian authorities believe the attacksare carried out by the South East Asian network Jemaah Islamiah, linked to Al-Qaeda
Bombing of Kuta
Two bombs rip through a nightclub area in the Balinese town of Kuta killing 202 people most of them foreign tourists, Indonesian authorities believe the attacksare carried out by the South East Asian network Jemaah Islamiah, linked to Al-Qaeda
President of Venezuela
Appointed acting President of Venezuela during the April 2002 coup
President of Venezuela
Appointed acting President of Venezuela until Hugo Chavez was restored
Seam Zone Construction Decision
Sharon's cabinet orders immediate construction of barrier sections in several areas as part of measures intended to prevent attacks inside Israel.
President of Venezuela
Restored as President of Venezuela after the failure of the April 2002 coup
Arrest of Marwan Barghouti
Is arrested by Israel during the Second Intifada.
Healthcare Funding Settlement
Brown announces sustained real-terms NHS funding increases backed by higher contributions.
National Insurance Increase
Brown raises National Insurance contributions to fund higher National Health Service spending.
UN Briefing
Briefs the Security Council on conditions during Israeli operations in Palestinian cities.
UN Security Council Resolution 1405
Is asked to develop accurate information on events in Jenin
UN Security Council Resolution 1405
Annan receives Security Council support for efforts to establish facts concerning events in Jenin after the major West Bank fighting.
Presidential Referendum
Musharraf holds a disputed referendum intended to extend his presidential tenure.
Presidential Referendum
Opposition parties boycott Musharraf's referendum and dispute its official result.
Election
"We must reject extremism in the name of the honor of France in the name of the unity". Parties outside the National Front call for opposing Le Pen in favour of Chirac
Bad Cover Version Single
Pulp release Bad Cover Version, one of the final singles before the band enter a long hiatus.
Securing Our Future Health Report
Wanless publishes his final report on long-term health funding, arguing that sustained investment should be accompanied by productivity gains and stronger public-health engagement.
Delivering the NHS Plan
Delivering the NHS Plan sets out further reforms, including foundation trusts, new financial flows and a stronger relationship between investment and organisational performance.
Operation Defensive Wall
Israel conducts operation Defensive Wall in the West Bank, following a large number of Palestinian suicide attacks on civilian targets
Suicide
Israel conducts operation Defensive Wall in the West Bank, following a large number of Palestinian suicide attacks on civilian targets
Peace Mission
Travels to the region to press for a ceasefire after Operation Defensive Shield.
May 200236 historical events
Death of Barbara Anne Castle
Death of Barbara Castle
Bundesliga Championship Contribution
Leads the forward line as Borussia Dortmund secures the 2001-02 Bundesliga title, combining aerial strength with link-up play.
League Title as Dortmund Manager
Wins the Bundesliga as Dortmund head coach after previously winning German league championships with the club as a player.
2002 FA Cup Final Opening Goal
Scores from distance to give Arsenal the lead against Chelsea in the FA Cup final.
2002 FA Cup Final Second Goal
Scores Arsenal's second goal in the 2-0 FA Cup final victory over Chelsea.
Death of Pim Fortuyn
Death of Pim Fortuyn
Premier League Title Won at Old Trafford
Arsenal defeated Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford to secure the Premier League championship and complete the league component of Wengerโs second domestic Double.
Old Trafford League Title Winner
Scores the only goal at Manchester United as Arsenal clinch the Premier League title.
UEFA Cup Victory
Wins the UEFA Cup with Feyenoord after the club defeats Borussia Dortmund in the final in Rotterdam.
Al-Qaeda
US authorities announce the arrest of an American citizen they accuse of planning to build and detonate a bomb containing radioactive material, Jose Padilla, is detained Chicago airport after arriving from Pakistan
Church of Nativity Siege Settlement
The Church of the Nativity standoff ends through a negotiated arrangement that sends some Palestinian militants abroad and others to Gaza.
Presidential Election Victory
Toure wins the presidential runoff and prepares to return as an elected civilian leader.
Postwar Election
Kabbah wins postwar election after the end of the civil war
Champions League Final Equaliser
Heads Bayer Leverkusen level against Real Madrid in the Champions League final.
Champions League Final Assist
Provides the cross that Zinedine Zidane converts with his famous winning volley.
Palestinian Authority Reform Speech
Arafat addresses the Palestinian Legislative Council and promises political and administrative reforms after intense domestic and international pressure.
Arab Summit
II participates in arab summit connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
East Timor Independence
UN transitional administration ends as East Timor becomes independent
Agreement on Reduce operationally deployed strategic nuclear warheads to
Both sides agree to reduce operationally deployed strategic nuclear warheads to 1,700 from 2,200 by 2012
SORT
The START II Treaty is officially bypassed by the SORT Treaty, agreed to by Presidents George W. Bush and Vladimir Putin at their summit meeting in November 2001, and signed at Moscow Summit on May 24, 2002. Both sides agree to reduce operationally deployed strategic nuclear warheads to 1,700 from 2,200 by 2012
START II
Russia and the United States sign the Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty in Moscow, which calls for each country to deploy no more than 1,700-2,200 strategic warheads
SORT
The START II Treaty is officially bypassed by the SORT Treaty, agreed to by Presidents George W. Bush and Vladimir Putin at their summit meeting in November 2001, and signed at Moscow Summit on May 24, 2002. Both sides agree to reduce operationally deployed strategic nuclear warheads to 1,700 from 2,200 by 2012
START II
Russia and the United States sign the Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty in Moscow, which calls for each country to deploy no more than 1,700-2,200 strategic warheads
Moscow Treaty Signed
Signs the Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty with Vladimir Putin to reduce deployed strategic nuclear warheads.
Constitutional Referendum
Voters approved constitutional changes affecting presidential terms and the structure of parliament.
Palestinian Basic Law Promulgated
Arafat promulgates the Palestinian Basic Law, giving the Palestinian Authority a more formal constitutional framework for governance.
Ninth Commissioners Session
Chairs the ninth UNMOVIC Commissioners session.
UNMOVIC Inspection Planning
Commissioners continue planning for possible renewed inspections.
Opening Match Goal Against France
Scores the only goal as World Cup debutants Senegal defeat defending champions France.
Bundesliga Leading Scorer
Finishes the Bundesliga campaign as joint top scorer with 18 league goals while helping Borussia Dortmund claim the championship.
Golden Boot Premier League
Leads the Premier League scoring standings with 24 goals for Arsenal. His contribution stands out for his combination of creativity and finishing in Arsenalโs double-winning campaign.
Kaluchak Attack
Militants attack a military camp and family quarters at Kaluchak, killing soldiers and civilians.
Reballion of Rebels in Kashmir
Kashmiri separatist leader Abdul Gani Lone shot dead in Srinagar by Islamist militants
Agreement on Establish a NATO Council
Russia & the USA will cut their nuclear arsenals from 6,000 to 2,000 over 10 yrs. Russia & the USA announce a new agreement on strategic nuclear weapons reduction. Russian & NATO agree to establish a NATO Council
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Russian & NATO agree to establish a NATO Council
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Russian & NATO agree to establish a NATO Council
June 200270 historical events
Referendum Irregularities
Musharraf acknowledges irregularities in the conduct of the presidential referendum.
World Cup Winning Goal Against Nigeria
Heads the only goal as Argentina defeat Nigeria in their opening World Cup match.
World Cup Equaliser Against Japan
Scores Belgium's second equaliser in the 2-2 World Cup draw with Japan.
Bicycle Kick Against Japan
Scores with an overhead kick as Belgium draw 2-2 with World Cup co-hosts Japan.
Presidential Inauguration
Toure takes office after winning Mali's presidential election.
Heathen
Releases Heathen, his first album on ISO Records and a strong late-career critical success.
Ganymede and Callisto Subsurface Water Evidence
Galileo magnetic measurements strengthen evidence for conductive saltwater layers inside Ganymede and Callisto.
Heathen
Reunites with David Bowie for Heathen, their first full album together in many years.
Pluto Moons
Hubble images of the Pluto system provide an earlier comparison epoch later used in searches for faint satellites.
Emergency Loya Jirga
The Emergency Loya Jirga elects Karzai to head the Transitional Administration.
World Cup Winning Goal Against Russia
Scores Belgium's third goal as the team defeat Russia and qualify for the World Cup knockout stage.
Restores Lead Against Russia
Scores in the 78th minute to restore Belgium's lead during the 3-2 World Cup victory over Russia.
Early Goal Against Russia
Gives Belgium an early lead in the seventh minute of the decisive World Cup group match against Russia.
ABM Treaty
On June 14, 2002, one day after the US withdrew from the ABM Treaty, Russia announces that it would no longer consider itself to be bound by START II provisions
START II
Russian President Vladimir Putin declares that Russia is no longer bound by its signature of START II, ending his countrys efforts to bring the Treaty into force. On June 14, 2002, one day after the US withdrew from the ABM Treaty, Russia announces that it would no longer consider itself to be bound by START II provisions
START II
Russian President Vladimir Putin declares that Russia is no longer bound by its signature of START II, ending his countrys efforts to bring the Treaty into force
Winning Goal Against Portugal
Scores the goal that defeats Portugal and sends South Korea through its group.
World Cup Goal Against Belgium
Scores Brazil's second goal in the 2-0 World Cup round-of-16 victory over Belgium.
Golden Goal Against Italy
Scores the extra-time golden goal that eliminates Italy in the round of sixteen.
House of Lords Reform Joint Committee
Joins the Joint Committee on House of Lords Reform to examine proposals concerning the future composition and role of the upper chamber.
World Cup Goal Against England
Scores a long-range free kick over goalkeeper David Seaman.
Phase One Barrier Approved
Sharon's cabinet approves the first phase of a continuous West Bank barrier while stating that the structure is intended as a security measure.
Two State Solution
Represents US policy in Israel as Washington promotes the President's two-state formula and Palestinian institutional reform.
Two State Solution
Works on Middle East diplomacy as the administration develops a two-state framework after the June speech.
Two State Solution
Represents US policy toward Palestinians as the administration states support for a reformed Palestinian state beside Israel.
Two State Solution
Supports interagency policy work translating the President's two-state statement into diplomatic planning.
Two State Solution
Helps shape the administration's policy linking a Palestinian state to accountable government and security reform.
Two State Solution
Calls for two states and Palestinian institutional reform as the basis for renewed Israeli-Palestinian peace efforts.
Two State Solution
Links American support for Palestinian statehood to democratic leadership, security reform, and peaceful coexistence with Israel.
Two State Solution
States that the United States will support a Palestinian state if Palestinian institutions are reformed and terrorism ends.
Two State Speech
Calls for two states and Palestinian institutional reform.
Two State Solution
Supports the President's speech and frames the two-state goal through diplomacy with Israel, Palestinians, and Arab governments.
Two State Solution
Joins Middle East policy work as the administration links Palestinian reform, Israeli security, and a two-state settlement.
Two-State Vision Speech
Bush publicly calls for two states and urges Palestinian institutional reform while backing renewed efforts to end the cycle of violence.
World Cup Semi-Final
Guides South Korea to the World Cup semi-final, becoming the first Dutch coach to take an Asian nation that far.
Death of John Alec Entwistle
Dies at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas before The Who's U.S. tour.
Fastest World Cup Goal
Scores after eleven seconds against South Korea, the fastest goal in World Cup history.
World Cup Winner
Cafu captains Brazil to a 2-0 final victory over Germany and becomes the first player to feature in three consecutive men's World Cup finals.
World Cup Winner
Edmรญlson starts in Brazilโs three-man defence during the 2002 title match. His calm distribution helps build play while Germany attempts to press the South Americans.
World Cup Winner
Jรบnior provides versatile defensive cover for Brazil in the 2002 World Cup squad. He also gets onto the scoresheet earlier in the competition before celebrating the final victory over Germany.
World Cup Winner
Lรบcio brings power and confidence to Brazilโs central defence in the 2002 final. His physical contests against the German forwards contribute to a 2-0 victory in Yokohama.
2002 FIFA World Cup Final - Edmรญlson Gomes
Edmรญlson helped Brazil maintain a stable defensive structure while Ronaldo scored the goals that defeated Germany.
Third Consecutive World Cup Final
Becomes the first player appearing in three consecutive World Cup finals.
World Cup Captain
Captains Brazil to victory over Germany in the final.
Brazil Left-Back Champion
Provides attacking width throughout the undefeated championship campaign.
World Cup Victory
Helps Brazil defeat Germany in the World Cup final.
World Cup Winner
Roque Jรบnior remains an important central defender as Brazil wins all seven matches at the 2002 World Cup. His vigilance helps Germany find no breakthrough in the final.
World Cup Winner
Ronaldinho plays a major creative role in Brazilโs route to the 2002 final, including a memorable free kick against England. He starts against Germany as Brazil wins its fifth world title.
Brazil World Champion
Combines effectively with Ronaldo and Ronaldinho throughout the tournament.
Five World Cup Goals
Scores five goals during Brazil's victorious World Cup campaign.
2002 FIFA World Cup Final - Rivaldo Ferreira
Rivaldoโs powerful shot was parried before Ronaldo scored Brazilโs opening goal against Germany in the final.
World Cup Winner
Rivaldo's powerful shot forces Germany's goalkeeper to spill the ball, allowing Ronaldo to open the scoring for Brazil in Yokohama.
2002 FIFA World Cup Final - Ronaldinho Gaรบcho
Ronaldinho featured in Brazilโs creative attacking trio as the team defeated Germany 2โ0 to claim a fifth world championship.
Golden Boot Winner
Finishes the World Cup as leading scorer with eight goals.
World Cup Final Goals
Scores both goals as Brazil defeat Germany in the final.
World Cup Winner
Ronaldo scores both Brazilian goals in the 2002 final and finishes the competition with eight goals after returning from serious injury problems.
World Cup Winner
Goalkeeper Marcos denies Germany during the 2002 final and preserves the clean sheet that accompanies Brazil's fifth world championship.
World Cup Winner
Luiz Felipe Scolari coaches Brazil to victory in all seven matches of the 2002 World Cup, culminating in the defeat of Germany.
World Cup Winner
Klรฉberson adds energy and passing combinations from midfield as Brazil defeat Germany in 2002. His involvement helps the team create chances for Ronaldo in the second half.
2002 FIFA World Cup Final - Gilberto Silva
Gilberto Silva anchored Brazilโs midfield throughout the final and gave the forwards freedom to attack Germany.
World Cup Winner
Gilberto Silva supplies relentless defensive running in Brazilโs midfield throughout the 2002 competition. He starts the final against Germany and provides the platform for the attacking stars.
2002 FIFA World Cup Final - Miroslav Klose
Miroslav Klose led Germanyโs attack after a prolific tournament, but Brazilโs defence prevented him from scoring in the final.
2002 FIFA World Cup Final - Oliver Kahn
Oliver Kahn captained Germany and endured an uncharacteristic handling error that led to Ronaldoโs opening goal.
2002 Golden Ball
Becomes the first goalkeeper to win the World Cup Golden Ball.
World Cup
Manages the Brazilian side who win the World Cup.
NHS Reform and Health Care Professions Act
The NHS Reform and Health Care Professions Act reshapes health authorities, strengthens inspection arrangements and creates new structures for professional regulation.
India-Pakistan Crisis
The United Kingdom and United States issue travel warnings as military tensions remain high between India and Pakistan.
Nice Treaty Neutrality Declaration
Supports European assurances that the Nice Treaty does not undermine Ireland's traditional policy of military neutrality.
Separation Barrier
Approves construction of the West Bank separation barrier during the Second Intifada.
Golden Boot UEFA Champions League
Collects the UEFA Champions League leading-scorer distinction after scoring 10 goals for Manchester United. The award recognises his effectiveness in Champions League matches after joining United.
July 200223 historical events
Tax Credits Act
The Tax Credits Act creates child and working tax credits.
Manager
Appointed manager of Leeds United
Organisation of African Unity
The Organisation of African Unity is disbanded by its last chairman, South African Thabo Mbeki and replaced by the African Union
Zeman Government
The Zeman Government ends in Prague, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Czech Republic.
Plot
Chirac survives an assassination by Maxime Brunerie on Bastille Day
Plot
Chirac survives an assassination by Maxime Brunerie on Bastille Day
Spidla Government
Begins the Spidla Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czech Republic.
Spending Review
Brown announces another multi-year settlement for public-service expenditure.
President of Albania
Appointed President of Albania
President Appointed
Appointed President of Albania
Inauguration
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is sworn in as President of India.
President of India
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam becomes the eleventh President of India.
Pretoria Agreement with Rwanda
Signs an agreement linking Rwandan troop withdrawal to action against ex-FAR and Interahamwe forces in Congo.
The Rising
Releases The Rising, responding to the September 11 attacks with the reunited E Street Band.
Sarbanes-Oxley Act
The Act strengthens corporate financial reporting, auditing and executive accountability.
Minister of Finance
Karzai appoints Ashraf Ghani finance minister to lead fiscal and administrative reconstruction.
Twenty-First Century NHS IT Strategy
A national information-technology strategy proposes integrated electronic systems, digital referrals, electronic prescriptions and shared patient information across the NHS.
World Record
The worlds most expensive defender iwhen he joins Manchester United from Leeds United
Election
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is elected President of India.
Rangers Transfer
Joins Rangers from Barcelona after a loan spell with Paris Saint-Germain.
Break in Diplomatic Relations with Nauru
Taiwan cuts diplomatic relations with Nauru after it establishes relations with China
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
CIA assessments on Iraqi weapons influence the case for war.
Invasion of Iraq
CIA assessments on Iraqi weapons influence the case for war.
August 200217 historical events
Premiership Ends
Morauta leaves office after the 2002 national election
Third Premiership Begins
Somare returns as Prime Minister after the 2002 national election
President of Bolivia
Sanchez de Lozada begins his second presidency.
Barrier Phase One Route Approved
Sharon's government approves the final route for the first construction phase of the West Bank separation barrier and Jerusalem envelope.
Champions League Qualifying Debut
Makes his professional debut as a substitute for Sporting against Inter in a Champions League qualifier.
Sporting First-Team Debut
Makes his Sporting first-team debut against Inter in European qualifying.
French National Assembly
Appoinred Member of French National Assembly for the fourth consistuency of Seine Maritime
National Assembly
Appoinred Member of French National Assembly for the fourth consistuency of Seine Maritime
Tenth Commissioners Session
Chairs the tenth regular session of UNMOVIC Commissioners.
UNMOVIC Readiness Review
The Commission assesses preparations as diplomatic pressure on Iraq increases.
European Super Cup Goal
Scores Real Madrid's second goal in a 3-1 European Super Cup victory over Feyenoord.
First European Super Cup as Manager
Coaches Real Madrid to their first European Super Cup with a 3-1 victory over Feyenoord.
AIDS
The US Peace Corps returns to Botswana to help with the AIDS crises, one-third of the working population is infected
Peace Corps
The US Peace Corps returns to Botswana to help with the AIDS crises, one-third of the working population is infected
EU Membership Reforms
Parliament approves reforms aimed at securing EU membership
Death of Bulent Ecevit
The death sentence is abolished, except in times of war
LIGO S1 Science Run
Initial LIGO begins its first scientific observing run, operating multiple interferometers together and establishing procedures for coordinated gravitational-wave searches and data analysis.
September 200253 historical events
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
Blair announces he will publish a dossier on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction
Luanda Agreement with Uganda
Signs an agreement covering Ugandan troop withdrawal and normalization of relations with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Bombing of New York
Ramzi Binalshibh is arrested in Karachi on the anniversary of the attacks on America. He is accused of being a leading member of alQaeda and one of the main planners of the 11 September attacks
High Commissioner
Appointed High Commissioners for Human Rights for the United Nations
Politics
Appointed High Commissioners for Human Rights for the United Nations
Bush begins formally making his case to the international community for an
Bush begins formally making his case to the international community for an invasion of Iraq in his September 12, 2002 address to the United Nations Security Council
Invasion of Iraq
Bush begins formally making his case to the international community for an invasion of Iraq in his September 12, 2002 address to the United Nations Security Council. Bush begins formally making his case to the international community for an invasion of Iraq in his 12 September 2002 address to the United Nations Security Council
UN Security Council
Bush begins formally making his case to the international community for an invasion of Iraq in his September 12, 2002 address to the United Nations Security Council
War on Terror
Bush begins formally making his case to the international community for an invasion of Iraq in his September 12, 2002 address to the United Nations Security Council
International Support
UN and Cambodia continue negotiations over tribunal support
Second Muqata Siege
Israeli forces again surround and damage Arafat's Muqata headquarters while demanding the surrender of militants sheltering inside the compound.
Crab Pulsar Dynamics
Hubble and Chandra observations reveal rapidly changing shocks and structures around the energetic pulsar inside the Crab Nebula.
Bush Doctrine
The Bush Doctrine was used to indicate a willingness to unilaterally pursue US military interests.Some of these policies were codified in a National Security Council text entitled the National Security Strategy of the United States published on September 20, 2002. Announces the doctrine of pre-emptive military action, later termed the Bush Doctrine
UN Security Council Resolution 1435
Receives Council demand that Israel end measures in Ramallah and withdraw from Palestinian cities
WPSU
Britain publishes dossier on Iraq that says Saddam could launch weapons of mass destruction in 45 minutes, Dossier is criticized for overplaying certainty of intelligence. A 50 page dossier claims Iraq can deploy chemical & biological weopons within 45 mins
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
Britain publishes dossier on Iraq that says Saddam could launch weapons of mass destruction in 45 minutes, Dossier is criticized for overplaying certainty of intelligence
Ambassador
Appointed Ambassador of Iran
Invasion of Iraq
Both the US ambassador to the UN, John Negroponte, and the UK ambassador, Jeremy Greenstock, publicly confirmed the reading of the resolution, assuring that Resolution 1441 provided no "automaticity" or "hidden triggers" for an invasion
Invasion of Iraq
Both the US ambassador to the UN, John Negroponte, and the UK ambassador, Jeremy Greenstock, publicly confirmed the reading of the resolution, assuring that Resolution 1441 provided no "automaticity" or "hidden triggers" for an invasion.
Invasion of Iraq
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
UN Resolution 1441
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Invasion of Iraq
Both the US ambassador to the UN, John Negroponte, and the UK ambassador, Jeremy Greenstock, publicly confirmed the reading of the resolution, assuring that Resolution 1441 provided no "automaticity" or "hidden triggers" for an invasion.
Invasion of Iraq
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
UN Resolution 1441
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Nuclear Power
Russian technicians begin construction of Irans first nuclear reactor at Bushehr despite strong objections from US
Invasion of Iraq
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
UN Resolution 1441
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Invasion of Iraq
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
UN Resolution 1441
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
UN Resolution 1441
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
UNMOVIC
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Russian technicians begin construction of Irans first nuclear reactor at Bushehr
Russian technicians begin construction of Irans first nuclear reactor at Bushehr despite strong objections from US
Coup
UN Security Council members France and Russia made clear that they did not consider these consequences to include the use of force to overthrow the Iraqi Government
Invasion of Iraq
Both the US ambassador to the UN, John Negroponte, and the UK ambassador, Jeremy Greenstock, publicly confirmed the reading of the resolution, assuring that Resolution 1441 provided no "automaticity" or "hidden triggers" for an invasion
Invasion of Iraq
The United Nations Security Council adopted a compromise resolution, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441, which authorized the resumption of weapons inspections and promised "serious consequences" for non-compliance.
Invasion of Iraq
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
Invasion of Iraq
UN Security Council members France and Russia made clear that they did not consider these consequences to include the use of force to overthrow the Iraqi Government.
UN Resolution 1441
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
UN Security Council Resolution 1441
The United Nations Security Council adopted a compromise resolution, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441, which authorized the resumption of weapons inspections and promised "serious consequences" for non-compliance
UN Security Council
UN Security Council members France and Russia made clear that they did not consider these consequences to include the use of force to overthrow the Iraqi Government. The United Nations Security Council adopted a compromise resolution, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441, which authorized the resumption of weapons inspections and promised "serious consequences" for non-compliance
Invasion of Iraq
Both the US ambassador to the UN, John Negroponte, and the UK ambassador, Jeremy Greenstock, publicly confirmed the reading of the resolution, assuring that Resolution 1441 provided no "automaticity" or "hidden triggers" for an invasion
Nuclear Power
Russian technicians begin construction of Irans first nuclear reactor at Bushehr despite strong objections from US
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Invasion of Iraq
Both the US ambassador to the UN, John Negroponte, and the UK ambassador, Jeremy Greenstock, publicly confirmed the reading of the resolution, assuring that Resolution 1441 provided no "automaticity" or "hidden triggers" for an invasion
Invasion of Iraq
The United Nations Security Council adopted a compromise resolution, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441, which authorized the resumption of weapons inspections and promised "serious consequences" for non-compliance.
Invasion of Iraq
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
UN Resolution 1441
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
UN Security Council Resolution 1441
The United Nations Security Council adopted a compromise resolution, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441, which authorized the resumption of weapons inspections and promised "serious consequences" for non-compliance
UN Security Council
The United Nations Security Council adopted a compromise resolution, United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441, which authorized the resumption of weapons inspections and promised "serious consequences" for non-compliance
UNMOVIC
UN Resolution 1441 gives Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations" and set up inspections by the United Nations Monitoring, Verification and Inspection Commission (UNMOVIC) and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
Commonwealth Sanctions Debate
Commonwealth leaders fail to agree additional measures against Zimbabwe.
October 200247 historical events
Demonstrations
The day President George W. Bush and Congress agree on the joint resolution authorizing the Iraq War, Obama addresses the first high-profile Chicago anti War rally in Federal Plaza, speaking out against the war
Invasion of Iraq
The day President George W. Bush and Congress agree on the joint resolution authorizing the Iraq War, Obama addresses the first high-profile Chicago anti War rally in Federal Plaza, speaking out against the war
Network Rail
Network Rail assumes ownership and management of the national rail infrastructure.
General Election - General Election
General elections produce a plurality for the pro-Musharraf Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid.
General Election Election Outcome
General election outcome recorded for Pervez Musharraf: General elections produce a plurality for the pro-Musharraf Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid.
General Election Government
Government context for this general election: General elections produce a plurality for the pro-Musharraf Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid.
General Election
General elections produce a plurality for the pro-Musharraf Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid.
Mobilization
The United States Congress passed the "Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002". NATO member Turkey refuses to allow the US army across its territory into northern Iraq
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
NATO member Turkey refuses to allow the US army across its territory into northern Iraq
Invasion of Iraq
The United States Congress passed the "Authorization for Use of Military Force Against Iraq Resolution of 2002". Authority to attack Iraq if Iraqi President Saddam Hussein does not give up his weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) and abide by previous United Nations resolutions on human rights, POWs, and terrorism
Politics
Authority to attack Iraq if Iraqi President Saddam Hussein does not give up his weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) and abide by previous United Nations resolutions on human rights, POWs, and terrorism
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
Authority to attack Iraq if Iraqi President Saddam Hussein does not give up his weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) and abide by previous United Nations resolutions on human rights, POWs, and terrorism
Iraq War Authorization Vote
Votes for the Iraq war authorization.
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
NATO member Turkey refuses to allow the US army across its territory into northern Iraq
Iraq Inspection Preparations
The meeting focuses on rapidly changing preparations for Iraq inspections.
Special Commissioners Session
Chairs a special UNMOVIC Commissioners session.
Second Nice Treaty Referendum
Irish voters reverse the earlier Nice rejection and approve the treaty by 62.89 percent.
Second Nice Treaty Referendum
Irish voters approve Nice at the second referendum, allowing Ahern's government to complete ratification.
It Had to Be You
Begins the Great American Songbook series with It Had to Be You.
Death of Richard Harris
Death of Richard Harris
Presidency Member Takes Office
Sulejman Tihic becomes Bosniak member of the Presidency
Presidency Member Takes Office
Dragan Covic becomes Croat member of the Presidency
Presidency Member Takes Office
Mirko Sarovic becomes Serb member of the Presidency
Barcelona First-Team Debut
Makes his Barcelona first-team debut against Club Brugge.
Senior Competitive Appearance
Begins a distinguished senior career in central midfield.
Constitution of Great Britain
Northern Ireland returns to direct rule from London after the suspension of the local assembly following allegations of Irish Republican Army spying
Reform of Government
Network Rail, a non profit company, replaces Railtrack
Rule of Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland returns to direct rule from London after the suspension of the local assembly following allegations of Irish Republican Army spying
Second Nice Treaty Referendum Campaign
Campaigns for approval of the Nice Treaty after European assurances concerning Irish neutrality.
Prime Minister of Nepal
Staunch royalist Lokendra Bahadur Chand is named Prime Minister
Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid
The Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid becomes the largest party in the elected National Assembly.
Election
The Bhutto-led PPP secures the highest number of votes (28.42%) and eighty seats (23.16%) in the national assembly in the October 2002 general elections. Candidates of PPP form a faction of their own, calling it PPP-Patriots, led by Makhdoom Faisal Saleh Hayat, former leader of Bhutto-led PPP who later form a coalition Government with Musharrafs party, PML-Q
National Assembly
The Bhutto-led PPP secures the highest number of votes (28.42%) and eighty seats (23.16%) in the national assembly in the October 2002 general elections
Reballion of Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin
Rebels sieze a theatre & hold 800 hostage, 120 are killed
Invasion of Iraq
NATO member Turkey refuses to allow the US army across its territory into northern Iraq
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
NATO member Turkey refuses to allow the US army across its territory into northern Iraq
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
NATO member Turkey refuses to allow the US army across its territory into northern Iraq
Invasion of Iraq
Bush to "strictly enforce through the U.N.
Invasion of Iraq
Security Council all relevant Security Council resolutions regarding Iraq" and "obtain prompt and decisive action by the Security Council to ensure that Iraq abandons its strategy of delay, evasion, and noncompliance and promptly and strictly complies with all relevant Security Council resolutions regarding Iraq".
Invasion of Iraq
The US Congresss "Joint Resolution to Authorize the Use of United States Armed Forces Against Iraq" authorized President Bush to use the Armed Forces of the United States "as he determines to be necessary and appropriate" in order to "defend the national security of the United States against the continuing
Invasion of Iraq
US Congress passes a "Joint Resolution to Authorize the Use of United States Armed Forces Against Iraq". The US Congresss "Joint Resolution to Authorize the Use of United States Armed Forces Against Iraq" "supported" and "encouraged" diplomatic efforts by President George W.
Invasion of Iraq
threat posed by Iraq; and enforce all relevant United Nations Security Council Resolutions regarding Iraq"
Joint Resolution to Authorize the Use of United States Armed Forces Against Iraq
Bush to "strictly enforce through the U.N.
Joint Resolution to Authorize the Use of United States Armed Forces Against Iraq
Security Council all relevant Security Council resolutions regarding Iraq" and "obtain prompt and decisive action by the Security Council to ensure that Iraq abandons its strategy of delay, evasion, and noncompliance and promptly and strictly complies with all relevant Security Council resolutions regarding Iraq".
Joint Resolution to Authorize the Use of United States Armed Forces Against Iraq
The US Congresss "Joint Resolution to Authorize the Use of United States Armed Forces Against Iraq" authorized President Bush to use the Armed Forces of the United States "as he determines to be necessary and appropriate" in order to "defend the national security of the United States against the continuing
Joint Resolution to Authorize the Use of United States Armed Forces Against Iraq
US Congress passes a "Joint Resolution to Authorize the Use of United States Armed Forces Against Iraq". The US Congresss "Joint Resolution to Authorize the Use of United States Armed Forces Against Iraq" "supported" and "encouraged" diplomatic efforts by President George W.
Joint Resolution to Authorize the Use of United States Armed Forces Against Iraq
threat posed by Iraq; and enforce all relevant United Nations Security Council Resolutions regarding Iraq"
November 200236 historical events
Premiership Ends
Boye leaves office after the Joola ferry disaster crisis
Prime Minister Takes Office
Idrissa Seck becomes Prime Minister under President Wade
Galileo Amalthea Flyby
Galileo makes its final satellite encounter, passing close to the small inner moon Amalthea.
Expanded Iraq Inspection Mandate
Iraq is given a final opportunity to meet disarmament obligations.
UN Resolution 1441
Receives the strengthened inspection mandate created by Resolution 1441.
UN Security Council
The United Nations Security Council passes United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441, offering Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations"
United Nations
The United Nations Security Council passes United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441, offering Iraq "a final opportunity to comply with its disarmament obligations". The resolution threatens "serious consequences"
European Union Association Agreement
Signs the association agreement linking Chile with the European Community and its member states.
Escapology
Releases Escapology, including Feel and Come Undone.
Arrival in Baghdad
Arrives in Baghdad with Mohamed ElBaradei and an advance team.
Inspection Headquarters Reopened
Preparations begin for the return of weapons inspectors.
Prime Minister of Turkey
Appointed Prime Minister of Turkey
Commission
Bush creates a bipartisan, independent commission to investigate the Sept 11, 2001
Prime Minister of Pakistan
Zafarullah Khan Jamali becomes Prime Minister after the general election.
Inspections Resume
UNMOVIC inspections resume in Iraq after nearly four years.
UNMOVIC Returns to Iraqi Sites
Blix directs the renewed chemical, biological and missile verification effort.
Dean of College of Cardinals
Appointed Dean of the College of Cardinals
DYP
Tansu โฌiller resigns as party leader following the 2002 election defeat, eventually being replaced by Mehmet Agar
Election
Tansu โฌiller resigns as party leader following the 2002 election defeat, eventually being replaced by Mehmet Agar
Party Leader
Tansu โฌiller resigns as party leader following the 2002 election defeat, eventually being replaced by Mehmet Agar
DYP
The DYP secures 9.55% of the vote in the general election, slightly under the 10% election threshold to enter Parliament. Tansu โฌiller resigns as party leader following the 2002 election defeat, eventually being replaced by Mehmet Agar
Election
The DYP secures 9.55% of the vote in the general election, slightly under the 10% election threshold to enter Parliament. Tansu โฌiller resigns as party leader following the 2002 election defeat, eventually being replaced by Mehmet Agar
Resignation of Tansu Ciller
Tansu โฌiller resigns as party leader following the 2002 election defeat, eventually being replaced by Mehmet Agar
Election
The Islamist based Justice & Development party wins a landslide victory
Election
The Islamist based Justice & Development party wins a landslide victory
Invasion of Iraq
Visiting Europe for a NATO summit, Bush declares that, "should Iraqi President Saddam Hussein choose not to disarm, the United States will lead a coalition of the willing to disarm him". The Bush administration briefly used the term Coalition of the Willing to refer to the countries who supported, militarily or verbally, the military action in Iraq and subsequent military presence in post-invasion Iraq since 2003
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Visiting Europe for a NATO summit, Bush declares that, "should Iraqi President Saddam Hussein choose not to disarm, the United States will lead a coalition of the willing to disarm him"
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
Visiting Europe for a NATO summit, Bush declares that, "should Iraqi President Saddam Hussein choose not to disarm, the United States will lead a coalition of the willing to disarm him"
UN Resolution 1441
Following the mandate of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441, The president of Iraq, Saddam Hussein, was forced to allow UN inspectors back to his country in November 2002.
UN Resolution 1441
UN Resolution 1441 was an actual enhancement of previous United Nations Security Council Resolution 687 and provided: "that Iraq shall provide UNMOVIC and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) immediate, unimpeded, unconditional, and unrestricted access to any and all, including underground, areas, facilities, buildings, equipment,
UN Resolution 1441
records, and means of transport which they wish to inspect, as well as immediate, unimpeded, unrestricted, and private access to all officials and other persons whom UNMOVIC or the IAEA wish to interview in the mode or location of UNMOVICรขโฌโขs or the IAEAรขโฌโขs choice pursuant
UN Resolution 1441
to any aspect of their mandates"
UNMOVIC
Following the mandate of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1441, The president of Iraq, Saddam Hussein, was forced to allow UN inspectors back to his country in November 2002.
UNMOVIC
UN Resolution 1441 was an actual enhancement of previous United Nations Security Council Resolution 687 and provided: "that Iraq shall provide UNMOVIC and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) immediate, unimpeded, unconditional, and unrestricted access to any and all, including underground, areas, facilities, buildings, equipment,
UNMOVIC
records, and means of transport which they wish to inspect, as well as immediate, unimpeded, unrestricted, and private access to all officials and other persons whom UNMOVIC or the IAEA wish to interview in the mode or location of UNMOVICรขโฌโขs or the IAEAรขโฌโขs choice pursuant
UNMOVIC
to any aspect of their mandates"
December 200235 historical events
Intercontinental Cup Final Opening Goal
Scores the opening goal against Olimpia as Real Madrid win the Intercontinental Cup.
Intercontinental Cup Final Second Goal
Heads Real Madrid's second goal in the Intercontinental Cup final victory over Olimpia.
Eleventh Quarterly Report
Submits UNMOVIC's eleventh quarterly report to the Security Council.
UNMOVIC Report Submitted
Reports on preparations and the newly resumed inspection process.
Prime Minister of Angola
Appointed Prime Minister of Angola
Eleventh Report Presented
Explains the early status of resumed inspections.
Security Council Briefing
Briefs the Security Council on UNMOVIC's eleventh quarterly report.
Iraqi Weapons Declaration
Receives Iraq's declaration of its weapons programmes.
Resolution 1441 Declaration Received
UNMOVIC analysts begin assessing the extensive submission.
Invasion of Iraq
States regarding Iraqi WMD: "The problem here is that there will always be some uncertainty about how quickly he can acquire nuclear weapons. But we don't want the smoking gun to be a mushroom cloud". After Iraq denied weapons of mass destruction to the United Nations, Rice writes an editorial for The New York Times entitled "Why We Know Iraq Is Lying"
Invasion of Iraq
After Iraq denied weapons of mass destruction to the United Nations, Rice wries an editorial for The New York Times entitled "Why We Know Iraq Is Lying"
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
After Iraq denied weapons of mass destruction to the United Nations, Rice writes an editorial for The New York Times entitled "Why We Know Iraq Is Lying. After Iraq denied weapons of mass destruction to the United Nations, Rice writes an editorial for The New York Times entitled "Why We Know Iraq Is Lying"
Tax Law Rewrite Bills Committee
Joins the Joint Committee on Tax Law Rewrite Bills, contributing to parliamentary scrutiny of legislation intended to simplify tax law.
Copenhagen Enlargement Agreement
Supports the agreement completing accession negotiations with ten countries scheduled to join the Union in 2004.
Copenhagen Enlargement Agreement
Supports completion of accession negotiations with ten countries scheduled to join the Union in 2004.
Copenhagen Enlargement Agreement
Supports completion of accession negotiations with ten countries scheduled to join in 2004.
Global and Inclusive Agreement
Joins Congolese parties in approving the Global and Inclusive Agreement that establishes a power-sharing transition.
Accepts Pretoria Transition Framework
Accepts the Global and Inclusive Agreement establishing institutions for a postwar political transition.
Global and Inclusive Agreement
Accepts the power-sharing agreement that creates a transitional political system for the postwar period.
Nuclear Power
Orders the construction by 2004 of a limited missile defense shield
Preliminary Declaration Assessment
Briefs the Council on a preliminary assessment of Iraq's declaration.
Security Council Iraq Briefing
Identifies unresolved questions requiring documentation and inspection.
Election Nomination
Wins the Colorado Party nomination for the presidency.
Chairman Takes Office
Adnan Terzic becomes Chairman of the Council of Ministers
Scandal
Peter Foster, a convicted fraudster, helps the Blairs buy a flat ib Bristol
Eighty-sixth Amendment
The Eighty-sixth Amendment establishes a constitutional right to free and compulsory education for children aged six to fourteen.
Nuclear Power
The US accuses Iran of seeking to develop a secret nuclear weapons programme and publishes satellite images of two nuclear sites under construction at Natanz and Arak
Ajax First-Team Debut
Makes his Ajax first-team debut after progressing through the club's academy.
Poland EU Accession Invitation
The EU summit invites Poland to join the EU by 2004
Summit
The EU summit invites Poland to join the EU by 2004
Summit
The EU summit invites Poland to join the EU by 2004
Reballion of Rebels in Grozny
Suicide bombers attack the HQ of the Government Grozny, 50 are killed
Suicide
Suicide bombers attack the HQ of the Government Grozny, 50 are killed
US accuses Iran of seeking to develop a secret nuclear weapons
The US accuses Iran of seeking to develop a secret nuclear weapons programme and publishes satellite images of two nuclear sites under construction at Natanz and Arak
Nuclear Power
The US accuses Iran of seeking to develop a secret nuclear weapons programme and publishes satellite images of two nuclear sites under construction at Natanz and Arak
Transfer to Barcelona
Juan Roman Riquelme moves to Barcelona after playing for Boca Juniors. Barcelona signed the Boca Juniors playmaker, although he struggled for a regular place in the team.
The Hours
Appears in The Hours
Leeds Attacking Midfield Influence
Remains a major creative figure for Leeds United as financial pressures begin to force changes in the first-team squad.
Ford Foundation Fellowship
Khan receives a Ford Foundation Fellowship and the Pilkington "Woman of the Year" Award
Pilkington Award
Khan receives a Ford Foundation Fellowship and the Pilkington "Woman of the Year" Award
European Capital of Culture
Bruges serves as a European Capital of Culture..
Verheyen Takes Belgian Cup Medal
Gert Verheyen provides experience in the attacking line as Club Brugge capture the 2001โ02 Belgian Cup.
Election
Elected President of Brazil
Transfer
Signs for Real Madrid for 39 million euros, his jersey sales break all records on the first day
Arsenal FA Cup Final Defensive Duty
Lauren plays at right-back as Arsenal beat Chelsea 2-0 in the 2002 FA Cup final. His defensive work helps the London club continue towards a domestic double.
Captain at African Cup Defence
Rigobert Song captains Cameroon as they win the 2002 Africa Cup of Nations. His leadership underpins the successful defence of the continental championship.
Africa Cup Golden Boot Honour
Patrick M'Boma shares the leading goalscorer distinction at the 2002 Africa Cup of Nations. His attacking displays contribute to Cameroon's successful title defence.
Africa Cup Final Championship
Samuel Eto'o helps Cameroon retain the Africa Cup of Nations in 2002. The final against Senegal ends goalless before Cameroon win on penalties.
Winning Saves in Senegal Shootout
Alioum Boukar keeps goal for Cameroon in the 2002 Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal. His side prevails in the penalty shootout following a scoreless match.
Foe Strengthens City Midfield Under Keegan
Marc-Vivien Foรฉ joins Manchester City on loan from Lyon, offering strength and surging midfield runs to Kevin Keegan's Premier League side.
Neptune Irregular Moons
Milisavljevic participates in the discovery survey that expands Neptune's known family of irregular satellites.
Neptune Irregular Moon Survey
Kavelaars co-leads observations that identify faint irregular satellites orbiting far from Neptune.
Neptune Irregular Moons
Fraser contributes to observations identifying new distant satellites in Neptune's irregular moon population.
City of the Beasts
Allende published City of the Beasts, launching an adventure trilogy for young readers.
Resignation of Jiang Zemin
Jiang Zemin resigns and Hu Jintao succeeds him, the first peaceful transition of power since 1949
President of Comoros
Appointed President of Comoros
Olic World Cup Winner Against Italy
Ivica Oliฤ scores Croatia's equaliser against Italy at the 2002 World Cup, helping his country complete a memorable 2โ1 group-stage comeback.
Pletikosa Croatian World Cup Goalkeeper
Stipe Pletikosa serves as Croatia's goalkeeper at the 2002 World Cup, beginning a long association with the national team across multiple major tournaments.
Rapaic Decisive Croatia Goal Against Italy
Milan Rapaiฤ scores Croatia's winning goal against Italy in the 2002 World Cup group stage, completing a late reversal against the European football power.
Kovac Croatia World Cup Midfield Leadership
Niko Kovaฤ contributes midfield discipline to Croatia's 2002 World Cup campaign, helping the side compete against Italy, Mexico and Ecuador in a difficult group.
2002 Serie A Championship
Provides long-range shooting and relentless movement as Juventus overtake Inter on the final day to win the 2001-02 Serie A title.
Click Chemistry Reaction
Creates a reliable molecular coupling reaction central to click chemistry.
Copper-Catalyzed Azide-Alkyne Cycloaddition
Develops the copper-catalyzed reaction joining azides and alkynes efficiently.
Tomasson Adds UEFA Cup Final Third Goal
Jon Dahl Tomasson scores Feyenoord's third goal against Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Cup final, preserving the home team's advantage in a 3โ2 victory.
Premier League Goal Scoring Goalkeeper
Peter Schmeichel scored for Aston Villa against Everton, becoming one of the very few goalkeepers to score in the Premier League.
Nuclear Security Fund Established
The IAEA establishes a voluntary Nuclear Security Fund to support activities protecting nuclear and radioactive material.
Irreversible
Directs Irreversible.
European Convention Chairmanship
Former French President Valery Giscard dEstang chaired the Convention on the Future of Europe, established after the Laeken Declaration.
Minister of Interior
Chirac appoints Sarkozy as French Minister of the Interior in the cabinet of Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin, despite Sarkozys support of Edouard Balladur for French President in 1995
Sebastien Schemmel Claims Supporters Prize
Sรฉbastien Schemmel wins Hammer of the Year as his overlapping runs and tenacious full-back play impress West Ham supporters.
Arsenal Crowned FA Cup Winners Under Wenger
The trophy goes to Arsenal as Wenger's side overcome Chelsea by 2-0.
Serie A Joint Top Scorer
Finishes the 2001-02 Serie A season as joint leading scorer with 24 goals, giving Juventus vital attacking production during their championship triumph.
Anelka Becomes Keegan Manchester City Signing
Nicolas Anelka moves from Paris Saint-Germain to Manchester City, giving Kevin Keegan's newly promoted side a fast, technically gifted centre-forward.
Solino Family Drama
Directed Solino, following an Italian immigrant family running a restaurant in Germany.
Death of Hans-Georg Gadamer
Hans-Georg Gadamer dies in Heidelberg.
Chairman
Appointed Chairwoman of the CDU-CSU Parliamentary party group from 2002 to 2005
S2 Orbit Around Sagittarius A Star
His team tracks star S2 through a close orbit around Sagittarius A*, tightly constraining the compact mass at the Galactic Centre.
Mainz Narrowly Misses Promotion
Klopp's Mainz fall narrowly short of promotion from the 2. Bundesliga despite an energetic approach that earns wider attention.
National Reconciliation Commission Established
Kufuor's administration establishes the National Reconciliation Commission to investigate serious human-rights abuses committed during previous periods of unconstitutional government.
International Criminal Court Begins
The Rome Statute entered into force and the International Criminal Court came into existence.
Sierra Leone Special Court Opens
The Special Court for Sierra Leone began functioning as a treaty based internationalized tribunal.
The Gathering Storm
Appears in "The Gathering Storm"
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
Appears in The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. Appears in Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones
BAFTA
Recieves a Fellowship of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA), the highest award given by the Academy
Bend It Like Beckham
Stars in Bend It Like Beckham
The Quiet American
Stars in The Quiet American
Insomnia
Directs Insomnia, starring Al Pacino and Robin Williams, marking his first major studio thriller.
Golden Bear for Bloody Sunday
The film Bloody Sunday, directed by Paul Greengrass, received the Golden Bear for best film at the 2002 Berlin International Film Festival.
Academy Award Nomination for Memento
Receives an Academy Award nomination for the screenplay of Memento.
Golden Globe Nomination for Memento
Receives a Golden Globe nomination for the screenplay of Memento.
OBE
Awarded the OBE
British Comedy Award
Winner of the British Comedy Award for "Lifetime Achievement"
The Gathering Storm
1st TV drama appearance in more than a decade, as Winston Churchills manservant, in The Gathering Storm
Comedy
Channel 4 broadcast a documentary film on the off-screen life of Brambell and his relationship with Harry H. Corbett, who played Harold Steptoe in Steptoe and Son, "When Steptoe met son", revealed that the two men detested each other
Pulp Hiatus
Pulp cease regular activity after touring, beginning an extended hiatus.
Respect Yourself Album
Releases the studio album Respect Yourself.
L.I.E
"Hurdy Gurdy Man" is on the soundtrack of Michael Cuestas movie L.I.E
Buzzcocks
Shelley and Devoto teamed up for the first time since 1976, producing the album Buzzkunst, a play on the German word for "Art"
Death of Joe Strummer
Death of Joe Strummer, from a congenital heart defect at the age of 50
Osbournes
Ozzy Osbourne stars in MTVs reality sitcom "The Osbournes" which draws 4.1 million viewers to its regular Tuesday time slot
Greatest Britons
Lennon is included in the top 10 of the 2002 "100 Greatest Britons" poll sponsored by the BBC and voted for by the public
Time Changes Everything
Squire releases his first solo album, "Time Changes Everything"
Illumination
Weller releases the No. 1 hit album "Illumination"
Buzzcocks
Shelley and Devoto teamed up for the first time since 1976, producing the album Buzzkunst, a play on the German word for "Art"
Long Walk Home
Releaes "Up", his first full-length studio album in a decade. "Long Walk Home", the music from the Australian movie Rabbit-Proof Fence
Up
Releaes "Up", his first full-length studio album in a decade. "Long Walk Home", the music from the Australian movie Rabbit-Proof Fence
Carbon
Mick Jones teams up with his former London SS colleague, Generation X and Sigue Sigue Sputnik member, Tony James to form a new band named Carbon
Franz Ferdinand Formation
Joins the founding lineup of Franz Ferdinand in Glasgow.
Franz Ferdinand Formation
Becomes drummer in the original Franz Ferdinand lineup formed in Glasgow.
Franz Ferdinand Formation
Joins Franz Ferdinand during the band's formation in Glasgow.
Carbon
Mick Jones teams up with his former London SS colleague, Generation X and Sigue Sigue Sputnik member, Tony James to form a new band named Carbon
Deep Purple
Joins Deep Purple as keyboard player, replacing Jon Lord after earlier work as a touring substitute.
Deep Purple
Leaves Deep Purple after more than three decades as the band's defining keyboard player.
Yes
Returns to Yes for another period with Anderson, Howe, Squire and White.
Feel
Releases Feel, one of his biggest international singles.
Franz Ferdinand Formation
Helps form Franz Ferdinand in Glasgow.
Budget Policy
The 2002 Budget under James Gordon Brown sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
Budget
James Gordon Brown presents the 2002 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
ODPM
The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister is created as a Government Dept
Franchise
The Strategic Rail Authority abolishes long term franchises
Reform of Electoral System
Network Rail, a non profit company, replaces Railtrack. The Strategic Rail Authority halves the number of train companies. The Strategic Rail Authority abolishes long term franchises
Adoption and Children Act
Adoption and Children Act 2002 reforms adoption law and child welfare provisions
Enterprise Act
Enterprise Act 2002 reforms competition, insolvency, and enterprise law
NHS Gene Therapy Government
The Labour Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: A child in the UK is successfully treated by gene therapy at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
NHS Gene Therapy NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while Tony Blair serves as Prime Minister: A child in the UK is successfully treated by gene therapy at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
NHS Gene Therapy
During Tony Blair's government, a child in the UK is successfully treated by gene therapy at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Nationality Immigration and Asylum Act
Nationality Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 reforms nationality, asylum, and immigration law
Proceeds of Crime Act
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 creates asset recovery and money laundering powers
Secretary of State for Education
Appointed Secretary of State for Education and Skills
Anniversary
Celebrates 50 yrs as Queen
Appointment as Queen's Counsel
Starmer is appointed Queen's Counsel after his work in human-rights and public law.
Marriage
Charles Kennedy marries Sarah Gurling, the sister of his friend, James Gurling
CMB and Galaxy Evidence for Dark Energy
Efstathiou combines microwave-background and galaxy-survey information to constrain cosmological parameters and strengthen the case for a substantial dark-energy component.
Health of George Best
Best has a liver transplant at King's College Hospital in London
Black Ring
With Roberto Emparan, discovers the five-dimensional rotating black ring solution, demonstrating that higher-dimensional black holes need not have spherical horizons.
Tour de France
Stage winner of stage 13 of the Tour de France
Knighthood
Robson is knighted
English Football Hall of Fame
Clough is made an Inaugural Inductee of the English Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his impact as manager
English Football Hall of Fame
Greaves is made an Inaugural Inductee to the English Football Hall of Fame
English Football Hall of Fame
Made an Inaugural Inductee of the English Football Hall of Fame in 2002 in recognition of his impact on the English game as both a player and manager
Transfer
Transferred to Burnley
Football Hall of Fame
Inducted into English Football Hall of Fame
English Football Hall of Fame
Inaugural Inductee of the English Football Hall of Fame
Promotion Final Defensive Leadership
Purse contributed to Birmingham Cityโs back line in the 2002 First Division play-off final, which the Blues won on penalties after extra time.
Terry Establishes Chelsea Leadership
Terry becomes a central defensive figure during Ranieri's Chelsea tenure, preparing for a long period as club captain.
David Moyes Appointed Manager
David Moyes takes charge of Everton after leaving Preston North End and begins an eleven-year tenure managing the Merseyside club.
Inaugural English Hall of Fame Recognition
Bill Shankly was inducted into the newly established English Football Hall of Fame in recognition of his lasting contribution to management and English football.
Old Trafford Stretford End Statue Unveiled
A statue of Law was unveiled at Old Trafford in recognition of his contribution to Manchester United and Scottish football.
English Football Hall of Fame Entry
Greaves received recognition as an inaugural English Football Hall of Fame inductee for his exceptional scoring career.
Play-Off Final Equaliser
Horsfield scored Birmingham Cityโs equalising goal against Norwich City in the First Division play-off final, keeping their promotion hopes alive.
Norwich Championship Playoff Run
Iwan Roberts led Norwich City's attack during the 2001-02 promotion campaign, which ended with a narrow play-off final loss to Birmingham City.
Charlton Attacking Goals
Euell becomes a dependable source of Premier League goals for Charlton Athletic through his movement and finishing.
Wolves Attacking Recruitment
Becomes a Wolverhampton Wanderers player on a permanent basis after a loan spell and adds pace to the promotion push.
Brentford Playoff Final Attack
Owusu spearheaded Brentford's attack in the Second Division playoff final against Stoke City at the Millennium Stadium.
BBC Young Sports Personality Award
Rooney is named BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year after breaking into Everton's first team and scoring spectacular Premier League goals.
Everton Premier League Debut
Rooney makes his Premier League debut for Everton against Tottenham Hotspur as a sixteen-year-old, beginning his senior career in the top flight.
First Senior Goal Against Wrexham
Rooney scores his first competitive senior goals in a League Cup victory over Wrexham, announcing his finishing ability beyond youth football.
Stoppage-Time Winner Against Arsenal
Rooney curls an extraordinary late winner past David Seaman as Everton end Arsenal's long unbeaten league run at Goodison Park.
Promotion Shootout Goalkeeping
Vaesen played a crucial part in Birmingham Cityโs promotion shootout against Norwich City, denying penalties as the Blues reached the Premier League.
Cardiff Playoff Final Goalkeeping
Robert Green kept goal for Norwich City in the 2002 First Division play-off final, which ended in a penalty-shootout defeat to Birmingham City.
Rio Ferdinand Record Defensive Transfer
Ferguson signs Rio Ferdinand from Leeds United for a major transfer fee, investing in a long-term central defensive partnership for Manchester United.
Redknapp Takes Charge at Portsmouth
Redknapp becomes Portsmouth manager and reshapes the squad with the goal of returning the club to top-flight football.
Manchester City First Division Championship
Keegan leads Manchester City to the 2001โ02 First Division title with a free-scoring attack, bringing the club back into the Premier League as champions.
Reid Era Ends at Sunderland
Reid leaves Sunderland after more than seven years as manager, having achieved promotions and two seventh-place Premier League finishes.
Premier League Promotion Through Play-Offs
Bruce led Birmingham City to the Premier League after a penalty shootout victory over Norwich City in the First Division play-off final.
Second Division Playoff Final
Coppell led Brentford to the Second Division playoff final, where Stoke City secured promotion with a 2-0 victory.
Promotion-Winning Penalty Against Norwich
Carter converted Birmingham Cityโs decisive penalty in the 2002 play-off final shootout, securing promotion to the Premier League after a 1โ1 draw.
Champions League Goal Against Deportivo
Beckham found the net against Deportivo La Coruรฑa in the Champions League before suffering the metatarsal injury in the same tie. The match illustrated both his attacking contribution and the fragility of England's World Cup preparations.
England Knockout Victory Against Denmark
Beckham captained England to a 3โ0 win over Denmark in the 2002 World Cup round of sixteen. The victory carried England into a quarter-final against Brazil after a confident team display.
England World Cup Quarter-Final Run
Beckham captained England during the World Cup jointly hosted by Japan and South Korea. The team reached the quarter-finals before losing 2โ1 to eventual winners Brazil.
Fifty-Nine United Appearances Season
Beckham completed a demanding 2001โ02 campaign with Manchester United while maintaining his role as England captain. He recorded a personal high of sixteen goals in all competitions that season.
Metatarsal Injury Against Deportivo
Beckham broke a metatarsal in a Champions League quarter-final against Deportivo La Coruรฑa. The injury threatened his participation in the approaching World Cup and became a major focus of English football coverage.
World Cup Winner Against Argentina
Beckham converted a penalty against Argentina during England's World Cup group-stage match in Sapporo. The 1โ0 victory was particularly significant after his dismissal against the same opponents four years earlier.
FA Cup Final Against Arsenal
Lampard starts for Chelsea in the FA Cup final against Arsenal, gaining valuable Wembley-equivalent experience despite a 2-0 defeat in Cardiff.
Champions League Goal Against Galatasaray
Gerrard helps Liverpool through a difficult Champions League group stage as the team tests itself against leading continental opposition.
World Cup Absence Through Injury
Gerrard misses England's 2002 World Cup campaign because of injury, an early international setback following his Liverpool breakthrough.
European Court Compensation
The European Court of Human Rights awards Constantine II and other former royal family members compensation over expropriated property.
Liberopoulos AEK Striker Role
Nikos Liberopoulos plays a leading attacking role for AEK Athens in the early 2000s. His aerial ability and finishing contribute to the club's strong league performances.
Katsouranis Breaks Through at AEK
Kostas Katsouranis begins his senior AEK Athens career as a young midfielder with considerable technical ability. His later development at the club establishes him as a regular in Greek top-flight football.
Nobel Prize
Receives the Nobel Prize in Literature for writing that upholds fragile individual experience against the barbaric arbitrariness of history.
Outstanding Parliamentarian Award
Due to his work at the UN, International Monetary Fund and other international bodies, he is highly respected around the world and is was awarded the Outstanding Parliamentarian Award
Fuzzball Proposal
Develops the fuzzball proposal in string theory, replacing the conventional black hole interior with horizon-scale quantum microstate structure.
UN Security Council
The United Nations Security Council issues resolution 1441 authorizing new inspections in Iraq
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
The United Nations Security Council issues resolution 1441 authorizing new inspections in Iraq
UN Security Council
The United Nations Security Council issues resolution 1441 authorizing new inspections in Iraq
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
The United Nations Security Council issues resolution 1441 authorizing new inspections in Iraq. The carefully worded United Nations resolution put the burden on Iraq, not U.N. inspectors, to prove that they no longer had weapons of mass destruction
Die Another Day
Stars as James Bond in Die Another Day
Berkovic Supplies Creativity During Promotion
Eyal Berkovic supplies inventive passing and close control during Manchester City's promotion season, forming an effective creative partnership with Ali Benarbia under Kevin Keegan.
Intifada, 2nd
Israel begins building the West Bank separation barrier during the Second Intifada
Transfer to AC Milan
After a spell with Lazio, Alessandro Nesta signs for AC Milan. Milan secured one of Italy's outstanding central defenders amid Lazio's financial difficulties.
Riganรฒ Leads Reborn Florence Attack
Christian Riganรฒ joins the newly formed Florentia Viola and becomes a key scorer during the club's climb back through Italian football.
Chiesa Departs Amid Fiorentina Financial Crisis
Enrico Chiesa leaves Fiorentina as the club confronts severe financial collapse and the end of its existing corporate structure.
Inzaghi Leads Lazio Forward Rotation
Simone Inzaghi contributes penalty-area movement and finishing in Lazio's Serie A and European schedules during the early 2000s.
Kalou European Final Attacking Support
Bonaventure Kalou offers pace and direct attacking runs for Feyenoord in the UEFA Cup final against Borussia Dortmund, contributing to a memorable win before the Rotterdam crowd.
Election
After his father retired from politics in 2002, he ran for Baringo Central Constituency which had been previously held by his father since 1955. He represented the people of Baringo Central for one term, 2002-2007
Arrest of Fathi Eljahmi
Libyan authorities imprison Eljahmi after he publicly demands political reform and free expression.
Call for Democratic Reform
Eljahmi advocates constitutional government, pluralism and greater political freedom before his imprisonment.
Transfer to PSV
Joins PSV and becomes one of the most dangerous attacking players in the Eredivisie.
Van Hooijdonk UEFA Cup Final Free Kicks
Pierre van Hooijdonk scores twice against Borussia Dortmund, including a free kick, as Feyenoord wins the 2002 UEFA Cup final in its own stadium.
Van Marwijk Wins UEFA Cup in Rotterdam
Bert van Marwijk coaches Feyenoord to the UEFA Cup title after defeating Borussia Dortmund at De Kuip, bringing the trophy to the city for the second time.
Final PSG Season of Dribbling Flair
Okocha concluded his Paris Saint-Germain career after four seasons noted for ball control, inventive passing and unexpected attacking skills.
Neptune Irregular Moons
Grav participates in the observing campaign that discovers several faint irregular moons around Neptune.
Judicial Retirement
Usmani's judicial service concludes after two decades on superior courts.
Retirement from Supreme Court
Justice Muhammad Taqi Usmani retires from the Supreme Court of Pakistan.
Constitutional Changes
The Legal Framework Order expands presidential authority and alters parliamentary institutions.
Legal Framework Order
Musharraf issues constitutional changes through the Legal Framework Order before elections.
PPP-Patriots
A group of Pakistan Peoples Party legislators forms PPP-Patriots and supports the governing coalition.
Constitution of Pakistan
Pakistani president Pervez Musharraf amends Pakistans constitution to ban Prime Minister's from serving more than two terms, this disqualifies Bhutto from ever holding the office again
Election
Candidates of PPP form a faction of their own, calling it PPP-Patriots, led by Makhdoom Faisal Saleh Hayat, former leader of Bhutto-led PPP who later form a coalition Government with Musharrafs party, PML-Q
PPP-Patriots
Candidates of PPP form a faction of their own, calling it PPP-Patriots, led by Makhdoom Faisal Saleh Hayat, former leader of Bhutto-led PPP who later form a coalition Government with Musharrafs party, PML-Q
Disarmament and Reintegration
Pasha supports the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former rebel groups while serving with UNAMSIL.
Reform Pressure
International pressure grows for reform of Palestinian Authority institutions during the Second Intifada
Purge
The Peasants Party is expelled from the Government. Miller presides over a minority Government. Expelled for ojecting to tax reforms
OGLE-TR-56 Transit Candidate
Leads the OGLE survey that identifies the transit signal later confirmed as OGLE-TR-56 b.
OGLE-TR-56 b Confirmation
Helps confirm OGLE-TR-56 b, one of the earliest planets first identified through transit surveys.
World Cup Qualification Goals
Olisadebe's goals in the qualifying campaign helped Poland reach the World Cup finals for the first time in sixteen years.
Wisลa Krakรณw European Scoring
ลปurawski became a central attacking figure for Wisลa Krakรณw, whose domestic success gave him opportunities to test European opposition.
World Cup Debut for Poland
Jerzy Dudek serves as Polandโs first-choice goalkeeper at the 2002 World Cup, gaining experience on footballโs biggest stage despite the teamโs group-stage exit.
World Cup Midfield Experience
ลwierczewski represented Poland at the 2002 World Cup, providing seasoned central-midfield support in a difficult group campaign.
The Double
Publication of "The Double"
Sporting Senior League Debut Against Braga
Cristiano Ronaldo entered senior Portuguese league football with Sporting CP against Braga, taking the first step in a career that soon attracted leading European clubs.
Two First-League Goals Against Moreirense
Ronaldo scored twice for Sporting CP against Moreirense, showing the pace and attacking confidence that made him an exceptional teenage prospect.
Discovery of Oganesson
Leads experiments that produce element 118, later named oganesson, completing the seventh period of the modern periodic table.
Teenage Goalscorer Against Belgium
Sychev scores as a teenager in Russia's 3-2 World Cup defeat to Belgium, underlining his promise despite the team's group-stage elimination.
World Cup Opening Win Over Tunisia
Beschastnykh brings established international experience to Russiaโs forward line as the national team opens its 2002 World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over Tunisia.
World Cup Midfield Squad Selection
Karyaka joins Russia's World Cup midfield options in Japan, where the national side defeats Tunisia before losses to Japan and Belgium.
Right Flank During Senegal World Cup Run
Ferdinand Coly supplies defensive coverage along Senegal's right side at the 2002 World Cup. The tournament becomes the nation's first appearance on football's biggest stage.
Debut World Cup Defensive Campaign
Habib Beye is selected for Senegal's first World Cup squad. The defender gains major-tournament experience as the national side advances to the last eight.
Defensive Work in France Upset
Lamine Diatta takes part in the Senegal defence that frustrates France in the opening match of the World Cup. Senegal's clean sheet is central to its 1-0 win.
Fullback in World Cup Breakthrough
Omar Daf represents Senegal at the 2002 World Cup, where the team reaches the quarter-finals. His selection follows established service in the national side's defensive unit.
Veteran Attacker in 2002 Squad
Amara Traorรฉ joins Senegal's squad for the nation's first World Cup finals. His presence supplies experience to a group that surprises established football powers.
Senegal International Signs for Liverpool
El Hadji Diouf arrived from Lens after Senegal's impressive World Cup campaign and joined Liverpool's attacking options for the 2002โ03 season.
World Cup Quarterfinal Attacking Presence
El Hadji Diouf leads Senegal's forward line during their memorable debut World Cup campaign. His dribbling and movement help a first-time entrant reach the quarter-finals.
Golden Goal Eliminates Sweden
Henri Camara scores twice against Sweden in the World Cup round of sixteen. His extra-time golden goal sends Senegal into a historic quarter-final against Turkey.
French League Breakthrough at Troyes
Mamadou Niang develops his senior career in French football before establishing himself as a Senegal international. His progress eventually leads to a prolific spell with Marseille.
Teenage World Cup Selection
Souleymane Camara travels to the 2002 World Cup as a young Senegalese forward. The quarter-final run gives him exposure to the international game's highest level.
Senegal First World Cup Goalkeeper
Tony Sylva guards Senegal's goal in their 1-0 opening-match upset of France. The goalkeeper helps his side keep the defending champions scoreless.
Captains Senegal at World Cup Debut
Aliou Cissรฉ captains Senegal during their first World Cup appearance, a landmark victory over reigning champions France. His midfield leadership helps establish the team's discipline against elite opposition.
Senegal Creative Engine in Japan
Khalilou Fadiga provides inventive passing and set-piece delivery in Senegal's World Cup debut. His midfield creativity supports the side's progression beyond the group phase.
Senegal World Cup Squad Experience
Moussa N'Diaye earns selection for Senegal's debut World Cup tournament. The national team's historic campaign continues into a quarter-final meeting with Turkey.
Midfield Selection at Debut Finals
Pape Sarr is part of Senegal's squad at the 2002 World Cup. The team exceeds expectations by advancing beyond France, Denmark and Uruguay in its opening group.
Scoring Against Denmark in Korea
Salif Diao scores Senegal's equaliser against Denmark in the World Cup group stage. The midfielder helps preserve an unbeaten start to his nation's first finals appearance.
Black Ring
With Harvey Reall, discovers an asymptotically flat five-dimensional rotating black hole with a ring-shaped event horizon.
Spanish League Victory
Guides Valencia to its first league title in thirty-one years.
Valencia Championship
Wins the Spanish championship during his first Valencia season.
Caรฑizares Valencia Championship Goalkeeper
Caรฑizares provides experienced goalkeeping as Benรญtez's Valencia beat Real Madrid and Barcelona to the Spanish title.
Albelda Shields Valencia Championship Defence
Albelda anchors Valencia's disciplined midfield in the title-winning 2001โ02 season, limiting opponents' opportunities under Benรญtez.
Baraja Drives Valencia Title Midfield
Baraja brings ball-winning and attacking runs to Benรญtez's Valencia as the side wins its first Spanish championship in 31 years.
Leganรฉs Playing Season
Emery represents Leganรฉs in Spain's second division, adding another club to the playing career that precedes his work from the touchline.
World Cup Central Defensive Command
Mellberg brought physical defending and organisational authority to the Swedish back line during its 2002 World Cup campaign.
Defensive Work Against England
Luฤic helped Sweden defend a 1-1 draw against England in the team's opening fixture at the 2002 World Cup.
Two Goals Against Nigeria
Larsson scored twice against Nigeria as Sweden recovered to secure a 2-1 victory in its second World Cup group match.
Swedish World Cup Attacking Support
Jonson was among Sweden's attacking options during the 2002 finals, supporting a side that progressed ahead of Argentina in the group.
First World Cup Squad Appearance
Ibrahimoviฤ joined Sweden's 2002 World Cup squad as a young striker before developing into the country's record goalscorer.
Swedish Striker Establishes Ajax Reputation
Zlatan Ibrahimoviฤ develops into an unpredictable attacking threat for Ajax, using unusual technique and physical power during his early Dutch seasons.
Sweden Tops Group of Death
Hedman kept goal as Sweden finished ahead of England, Argentina and Nigeria in one of the toughest groups at the 2002 World Cup.
Free Kick Against Argentina
Svensson curled a free kick into the net against Argentina, helping Sweden secure a 1-1 draw and advance from a difficult World Cup group.
Equaliser Against England
Alexandersson fired Sweden level against England during a 1-1 draw in its opening group match at the 2002 World Cup.
Catch Me if You Can
Appears in Catch Me if You Can
Gangs of New York
Directs, Gangs of New York
Live from Baghdad
Stars in Live from Baghdad
Road to Perdition
Last screen appearance in "Road to Perdition"
Catch Me if You Can
Produces Catch Me if You Can
Minority Report
Stars in Minority Report
Men in Black II
Stars in Men in Black II
Academy Award
Training Day brings Washington the Academy Award for Best Actor.
Academy Screenplay Nomination
Received an Academy Award nomination for original screenplay for The Royal Tenenbaums.
Hollywood Ending Film
In 2002, Woody Allen made Hollywood Ending, a Hollywood satire about a director whose eyesight fails during production.
Blood Work
Directs and stars in Blood Work, a crime thriller based on Michael Connelly's novel.
Prince of Asturias Award
Allen wins the Prince of Asturias Award
The Lovely Bones
Publication of "The Lovely Bones"
The Little Friend
Publication of "The Little Friend"
Middlesex
Publication of "Middlesex"
Prey
Publication of "Prey"
Seek My Face
Publication of "Seek My Face"
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Pitney is elected to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Doors of the 21st Century
Tours with Manzarek in a revived Doors-related project.
Doors of the 21st Century
Reunites with Robby Krieger for a touring project.
Bush at War
Publication of "Bush at War"
Coalition of the Willing
Frames Iraq policy around disarmament, United Nations pressure and possible allied military action against Saddam Hussein's regime.
Mrs. Paines Garage and the Murder of John F. Kennedy
Publication of ."Mrs. Paines Garage and the Murder of John F. Kennedy", Ruth Paine is absolved of any guilt
Mrs. Paines Garage and the Murder of John F. Kennedy
Publication of ."Mrs. Paines Garage and the Murder of John F. Kennedy", Ruth Paine is absolved of any guilt
Senior Fellow and Senior Research Scholar at the Columbia University Center for
Senior Fellow and Senior Research Scholar at the Columbia University Center for International Conflict Resolution, where he works to help end or avert conflicts between nations
Quaoar Direct Size Measurement
Trujillo and Brown use Hubble observations to obtain the first direct resolved size measurement of a Kuiper Belt object.
Io Plasma Interaction
Galileo measurements reveal complex electrical currents and plasma interactions linking Io with Jupiter's magnetosphere.
Neptune Irregular Moon Survey
Holman leads a deep survey that begins revealing previously unknown irregular moons in distant orbits around Neptune.
Discovery of Quaoar
Brown and Chad Trujillo identify the large Kuiper Belt object Quaoar in Palomar survey images.
Galilean Moon Exospheres
Galileo results support the presence of extremely thin surface-bound exospheres around Europa, Ganymede and Callisto.
Io Extreme Volcanism
Galileo observations establish that Io's volcanic activity is vastly more extensive and energetic than volcanism on modern Earth.
Phantom Dark Energy Proposed
Caldwell examines dark energy with an equation-of-state value below minus one, introducing the phantom-energy possibility beyond conventional quintessence.
Sportsman of the Year
Sports Illustrated magazine names him Sportsman of the Year
Tour de France
Winner of the Tour de France, 4th time
Invasion of Iraq
Both the US ambassador to the UN, John Negroponte, and the UK ambassador, Jeremy Greenstock, publicly confirmed the reading of the resolution, assuring that Resolution 1441 provided no "automaticity" or "hidden triggers" for an invasion.
Invasion of Iraq
Bush to "strictly enforce through the U. N.
Invasion of Iraq
The Bush administration briefly used the term Coalition of the Willing to refer to the countries who supported, militarily or verbally, the military action in Iraq and subsequent military presence in post-invasion Iraq since 2003.
Invasion of Iraq
Visiting Europe for a NATO summit, Bush declares that, "should Iraqi President Saddam Hussein choose not to disarm, the United States will lead a coalition of the willing to disarm him".
Invasion of Iraq
threat posed by Iraq; and enforce all relevant United Nations Security Council Resolutions regarding Iraq".
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
Scott Ritter stated that, as of 1998, 90-95% of Iraq's nuclear, biological and chemical capabilities, and long-range ballistic missiles capable of delivering such weapons, had been verified as destroyed
START III
The 2002 decision by the Bush Administration to withdraw from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty all but kills START III
World Cup Goal Against Denmark
Rodrรญguez scores a spectacular left-footed goal against Denmark in Uruguay's opening 2002 World Cup fixture, although the team ultimately loses 2-1.
World Cup Strike Against Senegal
Forlรกn scores an outstanding long-range goal as Uruguay battles back to draw 3-3 with Senegal in its final group match in 2002.
Substitute Sparks Senegal Comeback
Morales comes off the bench and scores in Uruguay's World Cup comeback against Senegal, turning a three-goal half-time deficit into a draw.
World Cup Goal Against Senegal
Recoba converts a penalty in Uruguay's dramatic 3-3 draw with Senegal at the 2002 World Cup, although the comeback is insufficient to advance.
Economy of Zimbabwe
The European Union imposes sanctions on Zimbabwe and pulls out its election observers after the EU team leader is expelled
Election
The European Union imposes sanctions on Zimbabwe and pulls out its election observers after the EU team leader is expelled
International Sanctions
The European Union imposes sanctions on Zimbabwe and pulls out its election observers after the EU team leader is expelled
Land Reform Declared Complete
Made announces that the main compulsory land acquisition phase is complete.
Economy of Zimbabwe
Agriculture Minister Joseph Made says the land-grab is over, he says the Government has seized 35 million acres of land from white farmers.
European Union Sanctions
The European Union imposes targeted sanctions after withdrawing its election observers.
Food Emergency Declared
The government declares a disaster as food shortages threaten widespread hunger.
Media Regulation Law
Parliament enacts legislation imposing new restrictions on independent media.
Heinrich Boll Centenary Preparations
Literary institutions broadened access to archival and critical material about Bรถll.
Prime Minister Office Restored After War
Following the end of civil war, the presidency restores the prime minister's position in December 2002.
Dias Dos Santos Appointed Premier
Jose Eduardo dos Santos appoints Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos to lead the government.
Fernando Da Piedade Becomes Premier
Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos takes office as prime minister in December 2002.
Postwar Government Addresses Reconstruction
The prime minister's cabinet faces rebuilding infrastructure and resettling people displaced by the civil war.
Prime Minister Office Restored After War
Following the end of civil war, the presidency restores the prime minister's position in December 2002.
Dias Dos Santos Appointed Premier
Jose Eduardo dos Santos appoints Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos to lead the government.
Fernando Da Piedade Becomes Premier
Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos takes office as prime minister in December 2002.
Postwar Government Addresses Reconstruction
The prime minister's cabinet faces rebuilding infrastructure and resettling people displaced by the civil war.