January 2002
Crisis in Iraq: In January, US President George Bush cast Iraq as part of an "axis of evil". The war on terrorism continued throughout 2002.

New Currency: The Euro is introduced to Europe as new banknotes became legal tender overnight in the 12 countries.
Wendy's Founder Dies: The founder of the restaurant chain, Wendy's, Dave Thomas, died January 8, 2002.

February 2002
Winter Olympics: The 2002 Winter Olympics opened in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Superbowl XXXVI: The underdog Patriots win the Superbowl over the Rams.

March 2002
Queen Mum Passes Away: Britain's Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, died in her sleep at the age of 101 on March 30, 2002.
Academy Awards: Halle Berry and Denzel Washington make Academy Award history.

April 2002
Tiger Still Hot: Tiger Woods won another Masters Golf Tournament.
Lisa Lopes Killed: TLC's Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes was killed in a car crash on April 25.
Canadian Soldiers Killed: Four Canadian soldiers were killed by "friendly fire" in Afghanistan.

May 2002
Kentucky Derby: War Emblem went wire-to-wire to win the 2002 running of the Kentucky Derby.
Indy Winner: Helio Castroneves won the 2002 running of the Indy 500.

June 2002
Wild Fires: A former forestry technician, is accused of starting the massive Hayman wildfire south of Denver in June. The blaze burned more than 100,000 acres of forest.
Stanley Cup: Detroit Red Wings beat the Carolina Hurricanes to take home the Stanley Cup.
Ann Landers Dies: Advice columnist Ann Landers dies at the age of 83.

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