The #1 alternative hit on August 31, 2002

By the Way

By Red Hot Chili Peppers

Other #1 songs on August 31, 2002
Across genres and charts

#1 country song

The Good Stuff

Kenny Chesney

#1 dance track

A Different Kind of Love Song

Cher

#1 R&B song

Dilemma

Nelly featuring Kelly Rowland

#1 song in the UK

Crossroads

Blazin' Squad

#1 song

Dilemma

Nelly featuring Kelly Rowland

The #1 Movie
At the box office on August 31, 2002

Signs

Directed by M. Night Shyamalan

Notable August 31 Birthdays
Born in the 2000s

Sauce Gardner

Football Player

Amanda Anisimova

Tennis Player