Enterprise Act
Enterprise Act 2002 reforms competition, insolvency, and enterprise law
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2002 in Great Britain — Page 3
Explore 145 historical events and records for Great Britain in 2002.
Historical records for Great Britain in 2002
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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.
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.
Feel
Releases Feel, one of his biggest international singles.
Fifty-Nine United Appearances Season
Beckham completed a demanding 2001–02 campaign with Manchester United while maintaining his role as England captain. He recorded a personal high of sixteen goals in all competitions that season.
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.
Football Hall of Fame
Inducted into English Football Hall of Fame
Franchise
The Strategic Rail Authority abolishes long term franchises
Franz Ferdinand Formation
Joins the founding lineup of Franz Ferdinand in Glasgow.
Franz Ferdinand Formation
Helps form Franz Ferdinand in Glasgow.
Franz Ferdinand Formation
Joins Franz Ferdinand during the band's formation in Glasgow.
Franz Ferdinand Formation
Becomes drummer in the original Franz Ferdinand lineup formed in Glasgow.
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.
Golden Globe Nomination for Memento
Receives a Golden Globe nomination for the screenplay of Memento.
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
Health of George Best
Best has a liver transplant at King's College Hospital in London
Hungerford Chain Heritage Documented
Conservation work on Clifton's suspension structure preserved evidence of iron links originally made for Hungerford Bridge.
Illumination
Weller releases the No. 1 hit album "Illumination"
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.
Insomnia
Directs Insomnia, starring Al Pacino and Robin Williams, marking his first major studio thriller.
Knighthood
Robson is knighted
L.I.E
"Hurdy Gurdy Man" is on the soundtrack of Michael Cuestas movie L.I.E
Leigh Woods Abutment Chambers Identified
An engineering inspection revealed internal vaulted chambers inside the apparently solid Leigh Woods masonry abutment.
Leigh Woods Vault Interiors Surveyed
An inspection at the Leigh Woods end of the Clifton Suspension Bridge identifies hollow vaulted chambers inside the masonry abutment previously thought to be solid.
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
Manchester City First Division Championship
Keegan leads Manchester City to the 2001–02 First Division title with a free-scoring attack, bringing the club back into the Premier League as champions.
Marriage
Charles Kennedy marries Sarah Gurling, the sister of his friend, James Gurling
Metatarsal Injury Against Deportivo
Beckham broke a metatarsal in a Champions League quarter-final against Deportivo La Coruña. The injury threatened his participation in the approaching World Cup and became a major focus of English football coverage.
Nationality Immigration and Asylum Act
Nationality Immigration and Asylum Act 2002 reforms nationality, asylum, and immigration law
NHS Gene Therapy
During Tony Blair's government, a child in the UK is successfully treated by gene therapy at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
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.
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.
OBE
Awarded the OBE
ODPM
The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister is created as a Government Dept
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.
Osbournes
Ozzy Osbourne stars in MTVs reality sitcom "The Osbournes" which draws 4.1 million viewers to its regular Tuesday time slot
Play-Off Final Equaliser
Horsfield scored Birmingham City’s equalising goal against Norwich City in the First Division play-off final, keeping their promotion hopes alive.
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.
Proceeds of Crime Act
Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 creates asset recovery and money laundering powers
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