July 2002
World Youth Day: is celebrated in Toronto with Pope John Paul.
Corporate Scandals: US Congress passed legislation in July intended to rein in corporate wrongdoers and toughen oversight of the beleaguered accounting industry after several large company CEOs face allegations of corrupt and greedy practices.
Miners Rescued: Nine men were rescued at the Quecreek coal mine in southwestern Pennsylvania after a wall separating their tunnel from an abandoned, flooded mine nearby gave way, sending millions of gallons of water roaring into Quecreek
World Cup: Brazil beats Germany to take home the World Cup of soccer.

August 2002
Floods in Europe: Heavy rains across central and eastern Europe created flooding conditions not seen for centuries, killing more than 100 people and devasting many countries.
Drought in Canada: Canadian prairie farmers stricken with worst drought in years.
Canadian PM Won't Run Again: Jean Chretien announced he will not run again for Prime Minister after his term ends in February 2003.

September 2002
America Remembers: the first anniversary of the terrorist attacks on New York and Washington.

October 2002
Sniper Attacks: One man and a teenager are arrested after randomly gunning down 10 victims and wounding four others in Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.
Russian Hostage Taking: Over 100 people died when Chechen rebels took over a downtown Moscow theatre in Russia.

November 2002
Ryder Guilty: Actress, Winona Ryder was found guilty of shoplifting charges in Los Angelas.
Norwalk Virus: Hundreds get sick on Disney cruise as Norwalk virus takes over.

December 2002
Persons of the Year: Time magazine names three women as "persons" of the year.
Kyoto Passed: Canadian government officials sign the Kyoto Accord.

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