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2002 in France
Explore 19 historical events and records for France in 2002.
Historical records for France in 2002
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January
February
European Convention Opens
Giscard dEstang opened the Convention on the Future of Europe as its chairman.
April
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
May
Old Trafford League Title Winner
Scores the only goal at Manchester United as Arsenal clinch the Premier League title.
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 Wenger’s second domestic Double.
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 Arsenal’s double-winning campaign.
July
Plot
Chirac survives an assassination by Maxime Brunerie on Bastille Day
Plot
Chirac survives an assassination by Maxime Brunerie on Bastille Day
August
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
Other events (month unknown)
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.
Arsenal Crowned FA Cup Winners Under Wenger
The trophy goes to Arsenal as Wenger's side overcome Chelsea by 2-0.
Arsenal Wins Second Domestic Double
Arsène Wenger oversaw another league and FA Cup Double, confirming Arsenal's status among England's strongest teams.
European Convention Chairmanship
Former French President Valery Giscard dEstang chaired the Convention on the Future of Europe, established after the Laeken Declaration.
Irreversible
Directs Irreversible.
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
Sébastien Schemmel wins Hammer of the Year as his overlapping runs and tenacious full-back play impress West Ham supporters.
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.
Wenger Secures Second Arsenal League Title
Arsène Wenger celebrated the Premier League title after Arsenal beat Manchester United at Old Trafford.
How these records were prepared
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