On January 1, twelve European nations officially retire their old currencies for Euro notes and coins, marking a historic shift in global economics. Part of… Read More »2002 Digest: The Euro Becomes Physical Reality
Kmart files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, the largest retail collapse in US history at that time. Part of the 71 Fun Facts: The 2002 Year… Read More »2002 File: Business
Microsoft launches the Xbox Live service. It introduces early matchmaking algorithms that analyze player skill levels and connection data to create balanced online gaming sessions.… Read More »2002 Vault: Xbox Live and Matchmaking
For three weeks in October, a series of coordinated sniper attacks terrorize the Washington D.C. area, leaving ten people dead and the nation on edge.… Read More »2002 Record: The Beltway Sniper Attacks
Low-carb „Atkins” mania continues to dominate American dining, with people trading bread for extra bacon. Part of the 71 Fun Facts: The 2002 Year of… Read More »2002 Digest: Lifestyle
Steven Spielberg’s film showcases a vision of „pre-crime” detection. While science fiction, the film inspires researchers to pursue predictive policing and advanced data visualization in… Read More »2002 File: The Impact of Minority Report
Despite security concerns, the XIX Olympic Winter Games open in Utah, providing a much-needed moment of national unity and pride. Part of the 71 Fun… Read More »2002 Record: The Salt Lake City Winter Olympics
Jimmy Carter becomes the first US President (sitting or former) to visit Cuba since the 1959 revolution. Part of the 71 Fun Facts: The 2002… Read More »2002 Archive: Politics
Sony presents the improved SDR-4X humanoid. The robot can recognize faces, voices, and even sing in harmony while navigating obstacles in real-time, representing the pinnacle… Read More »2002 Vault: Sony SDR-4X (QRIO) Evolution
Apple releases the second-generation iPod, featuring a touch-sensitive scroll wheel and up to 20GB of storage. Part of the 71 Fun Facts: The 2002 Year… Read More »2002 Archive: Technology