Euro Cash Changeover
Oversees Germany's fiscal administration as euro notes and coins enter circulation.
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2002 in Germany
Explore 15 historical events and records for Germany in 2002.
Historical records for Germany in 2002
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January
Euro Cash Introduction
Heads the German government when euro banknotes and coins replace the Deutsche Mark in everyday cash use.
Reform of Government
Millions of Germans acquire Euros
March
Death of Cesar Milstein
Death of Cesar Milstein
May
League Title as Dortmund Manager
Wins the Bundesliga as Dortmund head coach after previously winning German league championships with the club as a player.
June
2002 FIFA World Cup Final - Miroslav Klose
Miroslav Klose led Germany’s attack after a prolific tournament, but Brazil’s 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 Ronaldo’s opening goal.
2002 Golden Ball
Becomes the first goalkeeper to win the World Cup Golden Ball.
December
Copenhagen Enlargement Agreement
Supports the agreement completing accession negotiations with ten countries scheduled to join the Union in 2004.
Other events (month unknown)
Chairman
Appointed Chairwoman of the CDU-CSU Parliamentary party group from 2002 to 2005
Death of Hans-Georg Gadamer
Hans-Georg Gadamer dies in Heidelberg.
Heinrich Boll Centenary Preparations
Literary institutions broadened access to archival and critical material about Böll.
Mainz Narrowly Misses Promotion
Klopp's Mainz fall narrowly short of promotion from the 2. Bundesliga despite an energetic approach that earns wider attention.
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.
Solino Family Drama
Directed Solino, following an Italian immigrant family running a restaurant in Germany.
How these records were prepared
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