2002

The year 2002 was marked by significant global events, including the ongoing aftermath of the September 11 attacks, which led to increased security measures worldwide. It saw the launch of the Euro as a physical currency in many European countries, promoting economic unity. In technology, the digital camera and mobile phone markets expanded rapidly. The Winter Olympics were held in Salt Lake City, Utah. In Iraq, tensions grew regarding weapons inspections. Advances in science included the completion of the Human Genome Project, mapping human DNA. Overall, 2002 was a year of geopolitical shifts, technological progress, and major international events.