CBBC Newsround is taking a look back at the key events of 2002 along with Newsround Ceefax
Firefighters called off new strikes for further talks over pay.
Popstars - The Rivals caused a storm when favourite Javine failed to make it into the girl group. Girls Aloud were expected to beat boy band One True Voice to the Christmas top spot.
The Government announced its plans for the future of fox hunting. It said some fox hunting should be allowed to continue in England and Wales - which upset anti-hunt campaigners.
Oasis singer Liam Gallagher lost two front teeth in a fight in a Munich bar.
People in the southern hemisphere saw a total eclipse of the sun.
Review of the Year 2002: January
