How Much Time Has Passed? Calculate Your Age and Learn About 2002

People born in 2002 would be 22 years old today. They've experienced 22 years of significant changes! Use our age calculator to see exactly how many days, weeks, or even months they've been alive. In 2002, the Euro became the official currency for many European countries. The International Criminal Court (ICC) was established to prosecute individuals for international crimes.

What Major Happened in 2002?

Below are 10 major events that happened in the year 2002 when you were 22 years old.

1. The Euro became the official currency in 12 European Union countries.
2. Brazil won the FIFA World Cup for the fifth time.
3. The Euro banknotes and coins were introduced.
4. The Beltway sniper attacks terrorized the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
5. The first Winter Olympics held in the United States since 1980 took place in Salt Lake City, Utah.
6. The movie 'The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers' was released.
7. The Oakland Athletics' Moneyball strategy gained prominence in Major League Baseball.
8. The Winter Olympics were held in Salt Lake City, Utah.
9. The Swiss Miniature Museum of Gulliver's Gate opened in Switzerland.
10. Euro banknotes and coins entered circulation in 12 European Union countries.

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