June 2002

Monday 03:

The peak day of Golden Jubilee celebrations occurs in the United Kingdom.

Wednesday 05:

2002 - Mozilla 1.0, the first 'official' version, is released.

Thursday 06:

A near-Earth asteroid estimated at 10 metres diameter explodes over the Mediterranean Sea. The resulting explosion is estimated to have a force of 26 kilotons, slightly more powerful than the Nagasaki atomic bomb.

Tuesday 11:

Antonio Meucci was recognised as the first inventor of the telephone by the United States Congress.

Friday 14:

Twelve are killed and 50 injured by a car bomb explosion in front of the U.S. consulate in Karachi, Pakistan.

Sunday 16:

Politically Incorrect is cancelled (from sponsors dropping the show) after host Bill Maher makes controversial comments on air regarding the integrity of President George W. Bush.

Saturday 22:

An earthquake in western Iran measuring 6.5 on the Richter scale kills more than 261 people

Sunday 30:

Brazil defeats Germany 2-0 in Yokohama, Japan, to earn a record fifth title in the 17th Football World Cup.