Poland EU Accession Invitation
The EU summit invites Poland to join the EU by 2004
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
2002 in Poland
Explore 10 historical events and records for Poland in 2002.
Historical records for Poland in 2002
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December
Summit
The EU summit invites Poland to join the EU by 2004
Summit
The EU summit invites Poland to join the EU by 2004
Other events (month unknown)
OGLE-TR-56 b Confirmation
Helps confirm OGLE-TR-56 b, one of the earliest planets first identified through transit surveys.
OGLE-TR-56 Transit Candidate
Leads the OGLE survey that identifies the transit signal later confirmed as OGLE-TR-56 b.
Purge
The Peasants Party is expelled from the Government. Miller presides over a minority Government. Expelled for ojecting to tax reforms
Wisła Kraków European Scoring
Żurawski became a central attacking figure for Wisła Kraków, whose domestic success gave him opportunities to test European opposition.
World Cup Debut for Poland
Jerzy Dudek serves as Poland’s first-choice goalkeeper at the 2002 World Cup, gaining experience on football’s biggest stage despite the team’s group-stage exit.
World Cup Midfield Experience
Świerczewski represented Poland at the 2002 World Cup, providing seasoned central-midfield support in a difficult group campaign.
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.
How these records were prepared
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