2002
Bill Knapp’s and Jacobson’s file bankruptcy and go out of business
No Child Left Behind Legislation signed by President Bush
President Bush signs Homeland Security Act
United Nations weapons inspectors are sent to Iraq
United Airlines files for bankruptcy
2002 Winter Olympics held in Salt Lake City, Utah; Germany wins 36 medals, 12 golds to USA’s 34 medals and 10 golds
Maryland defeats Indiana to win the 2002 NCAA Basketball Championship
A Beautiful Mind wins Best Picture at 2002 Academy Awards
Jimmy Carter wins Nobel Peace Prize
Queen Elizabeth dies
Cyrus Vance, Dave Thomas, Milton Berle, Dudley Moore, Ted Williams, John Gotti, Rod Steiger die