Other #1 songs on October 8, 2002
Across genres and charts

#1 alternative hit

Aerials

System of a Down

#1 country song

Beautiful Mess

Diamond Rio

#1 dance track

Whatchulookinat

Whitney Houston

#1 R&B song

Dilemma

Nelly featuring Kelly Rowland

#1 song in the UK

The Long and Winding Road

Will Young and Gareth Gates

The #1 Movie
At the box office on October 8, 2002

Red Dragon

Directed by Brett Ratner

Notable October 8 Birthdays
Born in the 2000s

Brian Thomas Jr.

Football Player

Born October 8, 2002