What happened on 22 January 2002?

Discover what happened on 22 January 2002 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!

Births

  • Maksim Savelyev (association football player)
  • Tetiana Dovzhenko (Ukrainian rhythmic gymnast)
  • Ahmad Manasra (Palestinian teenager convict)
  • Ana Karen Guadiana Campos (Mexican tennis player)
  • Yousra Zeboudj (Algerian fencer)
  • Herman Geelmuyden (Norwegian footballer)
  • Noelia Chirazi (Austrian film actress)
  • Harry Frederick Sclater ((born 2002))
  • Jakob-Maximilian Erzherzog von Österreich ((born 2002))
  • Jemima Diana Grace Palmer ((born 2002))
  • Corina Buzatoiu (Romanian luger)

Events

  • 2002 attack on American cultural centre in Kolkata (Islamic terrorist attack in India)