Historical figures in 2002
The atlas holds 47 people and 75 moments here, in 2002. The most recorded lives are Celia Cruz, A. P. J. Abdul Kalam and Yun Hyon-seok. Among them Political Leaders, Writers and Musicians and Composers.
Notable people
Abdullah of Saudi Arabia
in 2002
1 moment here
Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was King and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia from 2005 until his death in 2015.…
Alexander Prokhorov
in 2002
1 moment here
Alexander Mikhailovich Prokhorov was an Australian-born Soviet and Russian physicist whose work in quantum electronics helped lead to the maser and…
Alice Munro
in 2002
1 moment here
Canadian short-story writer and 2013 Nobel laureate. Born in Wingham, Ontario, Munro studied in London, Ontario; lived in British Columbia during her…
Amadou Toumani Touré
in 2002
1 moment here
Malian army officer and politician known as ATT. He led Mali’s 1991–1992 democratic transition, served as elected president from 2002 until his 2012…
Amy Winehouse
in 2002
1 moment here
British singer and songwriter Amy Jade Winehouse was born in London and became internationally known for the albums Frank and Back to Black.…
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
in 2002
5 moments here
Indian aerospace engineer, science administrator, author, and the eleventh president of India.…
Asha Bhosle
in 2002
1 moment here
Indian playback singer and actress whose career in Indian film and popular music spanned more than eight decades.…
Aslan Maskhadov
in 2002
1 moment here
Aslan Maskhadov was a Soviet artillery officer, Chechen military commander, and president of the unrecognized Chechen Republic of Ichkeria.…
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
in 2002
3 moments here
Indian statesman, poet, journalist and Bharatiya Janata Party leader who served as India’s prime minister in 1996 and from 1998 to 2004.…
Benazir Bhutto
in 2002
1 moment here
Pakistani political leader who served twice as prime minister, from 1988 to 1990 and from 1993 to 1996.…
Celia Cruz
in 2002
8 moments here
Celia Cruz was a Cuban-American singer celebrated internationally as the “Queen of Salsa.” Born in Havana, she rose to fame with Sonora Matancera,…
Chinghiz Aitmatov
in 2002
1 moment here
Kyrgyz author, public intellectual, and diplomat who wrote in Kyrgyz and Russian. His documented life connects his native Sheker and Soviet-era…
Claudia Cardinale
in 2002
2 moments here
Italian-Tunisian actress whose career ranged from postwar Tunis through Italian, French, British, American, and international cinema, as well as…
Daniel arap Moi
in 2002
2 moments here
Kenyan teacher and politician who served as Kenya’s vice president from 1967 to 1978 and its second president from 1978 to 2002.…
Desmond Tutu
in 2002
1 moment here
South African Anglican bishop, theologian, anti-apartheid activist, Nobel Peace Prize laureate, Archbishop of Cape Town, and chair of South Africa’s…
Elizabeth II
in 2002
1 moment here
Elizabeth II was Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 6 February 1952 until her death.…
Fidel Castro
in 2002
1 moment here
Cuban revolutionary and political leader who led the 26th of July Movement against Fulgencio Batista, became Cuba's prime minister in 1959, and later…
Hosni Mubarak
in 2002
2 moments here
Egyptian military officer and politician who served as president of Egypt from 1981 until his resignation in 2011.…
Hugo Chávez
in 2002
3 moments here
Hugo Rafael Chávez Frías was a Venezuelan army officer and politician who led the failed February 1992 coup attempt, became president of Venezuela in…
Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta
in 2002
1 moment here
Malian politician known as IBK. He was born in Koutiala, studied and worked in Mali, Senegal, and France, served as Mali’s ambassador to Côte…
Ichirou Mizuki
in 2002
1 moment here
Japanese singer, lyricist, composer, voice actor, and actor, born Toshio Hayakawa. Known as the “Emperor of Anime Songs,” Mizuki recorded theme songs…
Islam Karimov
in 2002
2 moments here
Uzbek political leader who became first secretary of the Communist Party of Uzbekistan in 1989 and served as Uzbekistan’s first president from…
Jack Brabham
in 2002
1 moment here
Australian racing driver, engineer, team owner and three-time Formula One World Champion. Brabham began in Australian speedcar racing, worked as a…
Jacques Chirac
in 2002
2 moments here
French statesman who served as prime minister (1974–1976; 1986–1988), mayor of Paris (1977–1995), and president of France (1995–2007).…
Moments
- 2002 Death in Moscow Alexander Prokhorov
- 2002 Regular jazz singing at the Cobden Club Amy Winehouse
- 2002 Visited Tawang Monastery A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- 2002 Repeated visits to Zardari in New York Benazir Bhutto
- 2002 Latin Grammy Awards performance Celia Cruz
- 2002 Theatrical tour of Italy Claudia Cardinale
- 2002 Teaching at Episcopal Divinity School Desmond Tutu
- 2002 Classic Adelaide rally appearance Jack Brabham
- 2002 Visiting scholarship at the University of British Columbia John Atta Mills
- 2002 African President-in-Residence Kenneth Kaunda
- 2002 Lecture at UC Berkeley Nawal El Saadawi
- 2002 Move to UC Irvine Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o
- 2002 Concert for George appearance Ravi Shankar
- 2002 Hans L. Falk Memorial Lecture Sydney Brenner
- 2002 McCluskey Fellowship at Yale Wangarĩ Maathai
- 2002 LGBT gathering in Mapo Yun Hyon-seok
- 2002 LGBT gathering in Yeongdeungpo Yun Hyon-seok
- 2002 LGBT-rights activity in Dongdaemun Yun Hyon-seok
- 2002 Visit to Myeongdong Cathedral Yun Hyon-seok
- 2002 Honorary Golden Bear ceremony Claudia Cardinale
- 2002 Began Golden Jubilee tour in Jamaica Elizabeth II
- 2002 Oval Office meeting with George W. Bush José Eduardo dos Santos
- 2002 Financing for Development conference Fidel Castro
- 2002 Joint press conference with Dick Cheney Hosni Mubarak
- 2002 Visit to Washington during Bush presidency Hosni Mubarak
- 2002 Financing for Development conference Hugo Chávez
- 2002 Meeting Donald Rumsfeld at the Pentagon Islam Karimov
- 2002 Visit to New York City Islam Karimov
- 2002 PTV interview in Islamabad Sushma Swaraj
- 2002 SAARC information ministers conference Sushma Swaraj
- 2002 Meeting President Bush at Prairie Chapel Ranch Abdullah of Saudi Arabia
- 2002 BJP national executive meeting Atal Bihari Vajpayee
- 2002 Detention on La Orchila Hugo Chávez
- 2002 Lecture in Mexico Jacques Derrida
- 2002 VH1 Divas Las Vegas appearance Whitney Houston
- 2002 Release from Ramallah compound siege Yasser Arafat
- 2002 First elected presidential inauguration Amadou Toumani Touré
- 2002 Filed presidential nomination A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- 2002 President of Moscow film-festival jury Chinghiz Aitmatov
- 2002 Nagoya Dome ceremonial first pitch Ichirou Mizuki
- 2002 Founding African Union summit Muammar Gaddafi
- 2002 Visits Megrahi at Barlinnie Nelson Mandela
- 2002 Film-promotion stop at San Francisco Zoo Steve Irwin
- 2002 Sworn in as president A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
- 2002 Central Park SummerStage performance Celia Cruz
- 2002 European tour appearance in Milan Celia Cruz
- 2002 European tour opening at Zénith de Paris Celia Cruz
- 2002 Festival de Mulabe headline performance Celia Cruz
- 2002 San Fermín performance in Pamplona Celia Cruz
- 2002 Live on Broadway Robin Williams