2002: what happened around the world

In 2002, 255 events recorded on Erask's globe began — 2002 Bali bombings, Überlingen mid-air collision and China Airlines Flight 611 among the best known. 72 more were already under way, such as War in Afghanistan (2001–2021) and War on Terrorism. 180 things were founded or built that year, from Bibliotheca Alexandrina and United States Department of Homeland Security.

255events began
72already under way
180founded or built
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Revolts, massacres and attacks115

+75 less-known, on the globe.

Accidents and fires58

+18 less-known, on the globe.

Wars, battles and sieges56

+16 less-known, on the globe.

Disasters23

Treaties, councils and politics3

Already under way in 200272

Came to an end in 20029

Founded or built in 2002180

+150 more, on the globe.

Stories that pass through 2002

Volcanic EruptionsEvery significant eruption on record since 1500 Women's SuffrageA map filling in, one country at a time, 1893-2012

Nearby years

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Every entry comes from Wikidata and links to its Wikipedia article; entries are ordered by how many language editions of Wikipedia cover them. Only things with a date are listed, and dates before the modern era are often approximate. How this is made →