2002 in Germany
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History of Germany • Timeline • Years
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The following is a list of events from the year 2002 in Germany.
Events
- 1 January – The Euro Currency officially became the legal tender for Germany, along with the other European Union (EU) Eurozone member area countries, replacing the Deutsche Mark by being introduced physically with the official launch of the currency coins and banknotes. 6–17 February – 52nd Berlin International Film Festival
- 22 February – Germany in the Eurovision Song Contest 2002
- 26 April – Erfurt massacre
- 17 May – Legoland Germany opens.
- 8 June–15 September – Documenta11
- 30 June – The Völkerstrafgesetzbuch goes into effect.
- 1 July – Überlingen mid-air collision
- 10 July – Swiss International Air Lines Flight 850
- 13 July – Murder of Marinus Schöberl
- August – 2002 European floods
- 22 October – The Second Schröder cabinet led by Gerhard Schröder was sworn in.
- 16 December – Berlin Plus agreement
- Date unknown
- German construction company Philipp Holzmann is defunct.
- Hammer Klavier Trio, a jazz trio from Hamburg is founded.[1]
- JCNetwork student consultancy is founded.[2]
- NanoAndMore, a nanotechnology distributor is founded.[3]
Elections
Births
- 26 October – Emma Schweiger, actress
