1st Rose Bowl, Tournament Park, Pasadena, California: Michigan defeats Stanford 49-0; MVP: Michigan fullback Neil Snow
1st Rose Bowl, Tournament Park, Pasadena, California: Michigan defeats Stanford 49-0; MVP: Michigan fullback Neil Snow
Year in History
Explore the major historical events, famous births, and notable deaths that occurred in the year 1902. This year saw 112 significant events. 23 notable figures were born. 3 notable figures passed away.
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1902 Timeline
1st Rose Bowl, Tournament Park, Pasadena, California: Michigan defeats Stanford 49-0; MVP: Michigan fullback Neil Snow
1st Rose Bowl, Tournament Park, Pasadena, California: Michigan defeats Stanford 49-0; MVP: Michigan fullback Neil Snow
Abdulaziz Ibn Saud leads 40 men over the walls of Riyadh and takes the city, beginning the Third Saudi State
Abdulaziz Ibn Saud leads 40 men over the walls of Riyadh and takes the city, beginning the Third Saudi State
Britain and Japan sign a treaty after months of negotiating which commits each country to supporting an independent Chin
Britain and Japan sign a treaty after months of negotiating which commits each country to supporting an independent China and Korea, although it acknowledges Japan's 'special interest' in Korea
US military leader George Marshall (22) weds Elizabeth Carter Coles in San Antonio, Texas
George Catlett Marshall Jr. (31 December 1880 – 16 October 1959) was an American army officer and statesman. He rose through the United States Army to become Chief of Staff of the U.S.
American Automobile Association (AAA) is founded in Chicago
American Automobile Association (AAA) is a federation of motor clubs throughout North America.
First performance of Jean Sibelius' 2nd Symphony, his most popular, by the Helsinki Philharmonic Society
The Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43, is a four-movement work for orchestra written from 1901 to 1902 by the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. He began writing the symphony in winter 1901 in Rapallo,…
Austrian composer Gustav Mahler (41) marries Alma Schindler (22) in Vienna, Austria
Austrian composer Gustav Mahler (41) marries Alma Schindler (22) in Vienna, Austria
Italian operatic tenor Enrico Caruso becomes the first well-known performer to make a record
Enrico Caruso (25 February 1873 – 2 August 1921) was an Italian operatic tenor, who sang to great acclaim at the major opera houses of Europe and the Americas, appearing in a wide variety of roles…
Physicist Robert A. Millikan (34) weds Greta Blanchard
Physicist Robert A. Millikan (34) weds Greta Blanchard
Marie and Pierre Curie isolate the radioactive compound radium chloride
Marie and Pierre Curie isolate the radioactive compound radium chloride
Claude Debussy's only completed opera "Pelléas et Mélisande" premieres at the Salle Favart in Paris, performed by the Op
Claude Debussy's only completed opera "Pelléas et Mélisande" premieres at the Salle Favart in Paris, performed by the Opéra-Comique and conducted by André Messager
Mount Pelée on the French overseas island of Martinique erupts, wiping out the city of Saint-Pierre, killing 30,000 peop
Mount Pelée on the French overseas island of Martinique erupts, wiping out the city of Saint-Pierre, killing 30,000 people and leaving only two survivors
Treaty of Vereeniging is signed, ending the Second Boer War and making Transvaal and the Orange Free State self-governin
Treaty of Vereeniging is signed, ending the Second Boer War and making Transvaal and the Orange Free State self-governing British colonies
"The Wizard of Oz" musical first opens in Chicago, Illinois
"The Wizard of Oz" musical first opens in Chicago, Illinois
British admiral John Jellicoe (42) weds Gwendoline Cayzer at Holy Trinity in London
British admiral John Jellicoe (42) weds Gwendoline Cayzer at Holy Trinity in London
Geo Lefevre and Henri Desgrange create the Tour de France bicycle race
Henri Desgrange was a French bicycle racer and sports journalist. He set twelve world track cycling records, including the hour record of 35.325 kilometres (21.950 mi) on 11 May 1893.
Scott Joplin copyrights "The Entertainer" and several other piano rag compositions with the US Copyright Office
Scott Joplin (November 24, 1868 – April 1, 1917) was an American composer and pianist.
Due to a bad pitch Australian batsman Reggie Duff is held back to No. 10 on Test debut v England at MCG; scores 104
Due to a bad pitch Australian batsman Reggie Duff is held back to No. 10 on Test debut v England at MCG; scores 104
The French Panama Canal Company offers to sell its right to build a canal to the US for $40 million, tipping the balance
The French Panama Canal Company offers to sell its right to build a canal to the US for $40 million, tipping the balance away from those favoring a canal through Nicaragua
1st National Bowling Championship held (Chicago, Illinois)
1st National Bowling Championship held (Chicago, Illinois)
Although it has professed neutrality in the Boer War, German Chancellor von Bulow joins others in attacking British acti
Although it has professed neutrality in the Boer War, German Chancellor von Bulow joins others in attacking British actions in South Africa
Uddevalla Suffrage Association is formally dissolved
The Uddevalla Suffrage Association (Swedish: Uddevalla Rösträttsförening) was a late-19th-century political movement founded in Uddevalla, Sweden.
Textile workers strike in Enschede, Netherlands (until 1st June)
Textile workers strike in Enschede, Netherlands (until 1st June)
Despite reports that favor the US building a route through Nicaragua for a canal, a 'supplementary report' recommends th
Despite reports that favor the US building a route through Nicaragua for a canal, a 'supplementary report' recommends the route through Panama
Aleksandr Skriabin's 2nd Symphony in C premieres in St Petersburg, Russia
Aleksandr Skriabin's 2nd Symphony in C premieres in St Petersburg, Russia
5 workers killed on explosion during IRT subway construction (NYC)
5 workers killed on explosion during IRT subway construction (NYC)
Carnegie Institute founded in Washington, D.C.
Carnegie Science, also known as the Carnegie Institution of Washington and formerly Carnegie Institution for Science, is a nonprofit organization established in 1902 to fund and perform scientific...
China's empress Tzu-hsi forbids binding woman's feet
China's empress Tzu-hsi forbids binding woman's feet
Stanley Cup, Winnipeg Auditorium, Winnipeg, Manitoba: Montreal HC beats Winnipeg Victorias, 2-1 for a 2-1 challenge seri
Stanley Cup, Winnipeg Auditorium, Winnipeg, Manitoba: Montreal HC beats Winnipeg Victorias, 2-1 for a 2-1 challenge series victory
Young Women's Hebrew Association organizes in NYC
Young Women's Hebrew Association organizes in NYC
Police beat up universal suffrage demonstrators in Brussels
Police beat up universal suffrage demonstrators in Brussels
Berlin U-Bahn (Underground railway) opened
The Berlin U-Bahn is an electric rapid transit system in Berlin, the capital and largest city of Germany, and a major part of the city's public transport system.
A general strike in Barcelona and nearby towns leads to government-troop reprisals that leave 40 dead
A general strike in Barcelona and nearby towns leads to government-troop reprisals that leave 40 dead
Heavy surf breaks over Seal Rocks & damages Sutro Baths, San Francisco
Heavy surf breaks over Seal Rocks & damages Sutro Baths, San Francisco
Dr. Harvey Cushing, the first U.S. brain surgeon, performs his first brain operation
Harvey Williams Cushing (April 8, 1869 – October 7, 1939) was an American neurosurgeon, pathologist, writer, and draftsman.
Battle at Yzer Spruit: Boer General De la Rey beats British
Battle at Yzer Spruit: Boer General De la Rey beats British
Permanent US Census office created by legislation passed by Congress
Permanent US Census office created by legislation passed by Congress
Boers beat British troops at Tweebosch, Transvaal
In the Battle of Tweebosch or De Klipdrift on 7 March 1902, a Boer commando led by Koos de la Rey defeated a British column under the command of Lieutenant General Lord Methuen during the final...
France and Russia issue a joint declaration that approves the Anglo-Japanese Alliance, but stipulates that they have the
France and Russia issue a joint declaration that approves the Anglo-Japanese Alliance, but stipulates that they have the right to protect interests in China and Korea
In Russia, 567 students are tried for rioting and 'political disaffection' are found guilty; 95 are banished to Siberia
In Russia, 567 students are tried for rioting and 'political disaffection' are found guilty; 95 are banished to Siberia
27.9 cm precipitation at McMinnville, Tennessee (state record)
Tennessee (locally ), officially the State of Tennessee, is a landlocked state in the Southeastern region of the United States.
Dmitry Sipyagin, Minister of Interior of the Russian Empire, is assassinated by a terrorist in the Marie Palace, St Pete
Dmitry Sipyagin, Minister of Interior of the Russian Empire, is assassinated by a terrorist in the Marie Palace, St Petersburg
In Glasgow, Scotland the Ibrox disaster occurs after a section of a grandstand collapses killing 25 and injuring 517
In Glasgow, Scotland the Ibrox disaster occurs after a section of a grandstand collapses killing 25 and injuring 517
Texas Oil Company (Texaco) forms
Texaco, Inc. ("The Texas Company") is an American oil brand owned and operated by Chevron Corporation. Its flagship product is its fuel "Texaco with Techron".
Demonstration organised by socialists in Belgium as people demand better education, living conditions, the right to stri
Demonstration organised by socialists in Belgium as people demand better education, living conditions, the right to strike and universal male suffrage result in a riot and some deaths
Second Boer War: British forces defeat Boer commandos in Battle of Rooiwal, South Africa
The Second Boer War (Afrikaans: Tweede Vryheidsoorlog, lit. 'Second Freedom War', 11 October 1899 – 31 May 1902), also known as the Boer War, Transvaal War, Anglo–Boer War, or South African War, was...
Pope Leo XIII encyclical "On Church in US"
Pope Leo XIII encyclical "On Church in US"
Erwin Harvey becomes 1st Cleveland ballplayer (Cleveland Bronchos) to have six hits in one game
Erwin Harvey becomes 1st Cleveland ballplayer (Cleveland Bronchos) to have six hits in one game
Using the ISO 8601 standard Year Zero definition for the Gregorian calendar preceded by the Julian calendar, the one bil
Using the ISO 8601 standard Year Zero definition for the Gregorian calendar preceded by the Julian calendar, the one billionth minute since the start of January 1 Year Zero occurs at 10:40 AM on this date
Congress extends the Chinese Exclusion Act (of 1882) prohibiting immigration of Chinese laborers from territories to the
Congress extends the Chinese Exclusion Act (of 1882) prohibiting immigration of Chinese laborers from territories to the mainland, a rule clearly aimed at Chinese in the Philippines
British SS Camorta sinks in a cyclone in the Gulf of Martaban near Rangoon with the loss of about 739 lives
British SS Camorta sinks in a cyclone in the Gulf of Martaban near Rangoon with the loss of about 739 lives
La Soufrière volcano on St Vincent kills 1,680 people
La Soufrière volcano on St Vincent kills 1,680 people
Dutch soccer club FC Blauw-Wit (Blue-White) is formed in the Kinkerbuurt area of Amsterdam; merge with VV De Beursbengel
Dutch soccer club FC Blauw-Wit (Blue-White) is formed in the Kinkerbuurt area of Amsterdam; merge with VV De Beursbengels in 2015
,000 miners of anthracite coal in Pennsylvania go out on a strike called by the United Mine Workers after the owners hav
,000 miners of anthracite coal in Pennsylvania go out on a strike called by the United Mine Workers after the owners have refused to recognize the UMW, negotiate or submit to arbitration
"Bailundo Revolt" begins after Ovimbundu kingdom & allies revolt against Portuguese Empire in Benguela Highlands, centra
"Bailundo Revolt" begins after Ovimbundu kingdom & allies revolt against Portuguese Empire in Benguela Highlands, central Portuguese Angola
Two deaf-mutes face each other for the first time as Dummy Hoy leads off for the Reds against Dummy Taylor of the Giants
Two deaf-mutes face each other for the first time as Dummy Hoy leads off for the Reds against Dummy Taylor of the Giants; the Reds win 5-3
Greek archaeologist Valerios Stais discovers the Antikythera mechanism, an ancient mechanical analog computer
The Antikythera mechanism ( AN-tik-ih-THEER-ə, US also AN-ty-kih-) is an ancient Greek hand-powered orrery (model of the Solar System). It is the oldest known example of an analogue computer.
Great Britain and Boers resume peace talks in Pretoria
Great Britain and Boers resume peace talks in Pretoria
United States withdraws its troops from Cuba as the first Cuban president, Tomas Estrada Palma takes power
The island of Cuba was inhabited by various Native American cultures prior to the arrival of the explorer Christopher Columbus in 1492.
Cleve's Bill Bradley is 1st ALer to hit a HR run in 4 consecutive games, not duplicated until Babe Ruth does it June 25,
Cleve's Bill Bradley is 1st ALer to hit a HR run in 4 consecutive games, not duplicated until Babe Ruth does it June 25, 1918
Dutch State Mine law forms
The Orange Free State was a landlocked independent Boer republic in Southern Africa during the second half of the 19th century, which ceased to exist after it was defeated and surrendered to the...
Spanish King Alfonso XII, who was elected as a constitutional monarch, suspends the Cortes, Spain's parliament
Alfonso XIII became King of Spain at the moment of his birth in May 1886 because his father, Alfonso XII, had died five months earlier.
Australia Cricket all out 36 v England, Edgbaston, their lowest ever
Australia Cricket all out 36 v England, Edgbaston, their lowest ever
2nd statewide initiative & referendum law adopted, in Oregon
The list of Oregon ballot measures lists all statewide ballot measures to the present. In Oregon, the initiative and referendum process dates back to 1902, when the efforts of the Direct Legislation...
Patent for window envelope granted to H. F. Callahan
Patent for window envelope granted to H. F. Callahan
Australian parliament agrees to Commonwealth Franchise Act, granting female suffrage
Women's suffrage – the right of women to vote – has been achieved at various times in countries throughout the world.
Prussian Upper house gives 350 million marks to Poland
Prussian Upper house gives 350 million marks to Poland
Canada's Maritime Provinces switch from Eastern to Atlantic time
Canada's Maritime Provinces switch from Eastern to Atlantic time
US Congress pass the New Lands Reclamation Act, which establishes a fund from sale of public lands to build irrigation d
US Congress pass the New Lands Reclamation Act, which establishes a fund from sale of public lands to build irrigation dams for arid Western lands
Germany, Italy, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire renew their Triple Alliance for six more years
Germany, Italy, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire renew their Triple Alliance for six more years
Cleveland is 1st AL team to hit 3 consecutive HRs in same inning
Cleveland is 1st AL team to hit 3 consecutive HRs in same inning
Ranji (230) & Newham (153) add 344 for 7th wkt, Sussex v Essex
Ranji (230) & Newham (153) add 344 for 7th wkt, Sussex v Essex
All-rounder Monty Noble takes 6 for 52 as Australia wins the one and only cricket Test played at Sheffield's Bramall Lan
All-rounder Monty Noble takes 6 for 52 as Australia wins the one and only cricket Test played at Sheffield's Bramall Lane, England
The Campanile in St Mark's Square, Venice collapses, also demolishing the loggetta (reconstructed 1912)
St Mark's Campanile (Italian: Campanile di San Marco, Venetian: Canpanièl de San Marco) is the bell tower of St Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy.
John McGraw officially becomes manager of MLB New York Giants; 30-year tenure begins (1902-32)
John McGraw officially becomes manager of MLB New York Giants; 30-year tenure begins (1902-32)
Lord Tennyson, son of the poet, is named to succeed Lord Hopetown, first governor general of Australia
Lord Tennyson, son of the poet, is named to succeed Lord Hopetown, first governor general of Australia
Dutch Excelsior soccer club is established in Rotterdam (First Division winners 1973-4, 78-79, 2005-06)
Dutch Excelsior soccer club is established in Rotterdam (First Division winners 1973-4, 78-79, 2005-06)
In Turkey, the Sultan Abdul-Hamid, under pressure from within the Ottoman Empire, appoints a commission to consider refo
In Turkey, the Sultan Abdul-Hamid, under pressure from within the Ottoman Empire, appoints a commission to consider reforms that might pacify Macedonian revolutionaries
Australia defeats England by three runs at Old Trafford
Old Trafford () is a football stadium in the Old Trafford area of Greater Manchester, England. It is the home ground of Manchester United.
Union of Orthodox Rabbis of US and Canada forms
The Union of Orthodox Rabbis of the United States and Canada (UOR), often called by its Hebrew name, Agudath Harabonim or (in Ashkenazi Hebrew) Agudas Harabonim ("union of rabbis"), was established...
Anti-Jewish rioters attack the funeral procession of Rabbi Jacob Joseph in NYC
Anti-Jewish rioters attack the funeral procession of Rabbi Jacob Joseph in NYC
Building begins on Dutch public housing
Building begins on Dutch public housing
The Greenwich foot tunnel under the River Thames opens
The Greenwich Foot Tunnel crosses beneath the River Thames in East London. The southern entrance is by the Cutty Sark in Greenwich (Royal Borough of Greenwich), with the northern entrance located at...
English cricket team beats Australia by one wicket in a famous victory at The Oval in London
English cricket team beats Australia by one wicket in a famous victory at The Oval in London
Split skirt first worn by Mrs. Adolph Landeburg, a horse rider
Split skirt first worn by Mrs. Adolph Landeburg, a horse rider
The first sci-fi film, "A Trip To The Moon," is released
Science fiction (or sci-fi) is a film genre that uses speculative, science-based depictions of phenomena that are not fully accepted by mainstream science, such as extraterrestrial lifeforms,...
In Australia, the entire nation observes a "day of humiliation" and prays for rain as a terrible drought kills livestock
In Australia, the entire nation observes a "day of humiliation" and prays for rain as a terrible drought kills livestock and threatens crops; rain begins to fall on September 10
Chicago Cubs infielders Tinker, Evers, & Chance turn their first double play together in a 6-3 win over Cincinnati
The Chicago Cubs are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The Cubs compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) Central Division.
US protests anti-semitism in Romania
Antisemitism or Jew-hatred is hostility to, prejudice towards, or discrimination against Jews. A person who harbours it is called an antisemite.
Chicago White Sox pitcher Jimmy 'Nixey' Callahan no-hits Detroit Tigers, 3-0
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball franchise based in Chicago. They play in the American League Central division.
Impresario David Belasco opens his first Broadway theater
David Belasco (July 25, 1853 – May 14, 1931) was an American theatrical producer, impresario, director, and playwright.
South Africa's President of Transvaal Paul Kruger visits Utrecht
Stephanus Johannes Paulus Krugerər]; 10 October 1825 – 14 July 1904) was a South African politician.
Commencement of 1st Test Cricket between South Africa & Australia
Commencement of 1st Test Cricket between South Africa & Australia
The Chamber of Deputies appoints a committee to consider questions on the separation of Church and State in France
The Chamber of Deputies appoints a committee to consider questions on the separation of Church and State in France
A five-month strike by United Mine Workers ends in the US
The Coal strike of 1902 was a strike by the United Mine Workers of America in the anthracite coalfields of eastern Pennsylvania.
Santa Maria volcano in Guatemala erupts, killing 6,000 people and becoming one of the largest eruptions of the 20th cent
Santa Maria volcano in Guatemala erupts, killing 6,000 people and becoming one of the largest eruptions of the 20th century
France and Italy sign an Entente under which Italy agrees to remain neutral if France is attacked; this is France's atte
France and Italy sign an Entente under which Italy agrees to remain neutral if France is attacked; this is France's attempt to neutralize the Triple Entente
Shipwreck of the Elingamite, sailing from Sydney to Auckland, in the Three Kings islands with the loss of 45 lives
Shipwreck of the Elingamite, sailing from Sydney to Auckland, in the Three Kings islands with the loss of 45 lives
Brooklyn toymaker Morris Michtom names his stuffed teddy bear after US President "Teddy" Roosevelt [1]
Brooklyn toymaker Morris Michtom names his stuffed teddy bear after US President "Teddy" Roosevelt [1]
1st night football game, Philadelphia Athletics beats Kanaweola AC, 39-0
1st night football game, Philadelphia Athletics beats Kanaweola AC, 39-0
Franz Lehar's opera "Wiener Frauen" (Viennese Women) premieres in Vienna
Franz Lehar's opera "Wiener Frauen" (Viennese Women) premieres in Vienna
Gerhart Hauptmann's play "Der arme Heinrich" (Poor Heinrich) premieres in Vienna
Gerhart Hauptmann's play "Der arme Heinrich" (Poor Heinrich) premieres in Vienna
American Old West: Second-in-command of Butch Cassidy's Wild Bunch gang, Harvey "Kid Curry" Logan, is sentenced to 20 ye
American Old West: Second-in-command of Butch Cassidy's Wild Bunch gang, Harvey "Kid Curry" Logan, is sentenced to 20 years imprisonment with hard labor
Dutch soccer club Be Quick - later Go Ahead, forms in Deventer; suffix 'Eagles' added in 1971
Dutch soccer club Be Quick - later Go Ahead, forms in Deventer; suffix 'Eagles' added in 1971
Britain and Germany issue an ultimatum to Venezuela demanding that President Cipriano Castro pay claims for damages caus
Britain and Germany issue an ultimatum to Venezuela demanding that President Cipriano Castro pay claims for damages caused during his takeover of the government in 1899
AL announces purchase of grounds for a stadium in NY
AL announces purchase of grounds for a stadium in NY
The US signs a treaty with Cuba allowing for a 20 percent reduction of tariff rates on imported Cuban products
The US signs a treaty with Cuba allowing for a 20 percent reduction of tariff rates on imported Cuban products
German agricultural tariffs are increased
German agricultural tariffs are increased
Frank Wedekind's play "Der Erdgeist" (Earth Spirit) premieres in Berlin
Frank Wedekind's play "Der Erdgeist" (Earth Spirit) premieres in Berlin
Clyde Fitch' play "The Girl with the Green Eyes" premieres in NYC
Clyde Fitch' play "The Girl with the Green Eyes" premieres in NYC
Most knock downs in a fight, Oscar Nelson (5) and Christy Williams (42) in Hot Springs, South Dakota
Most knock downs in a fight, Oscar Nelson (5) and Christy Williams (42) in Hot Springs, South Dakota
1st indoor pro football game, Syracuse beats Philadelphia 6-0 (Madison Square Garden, NYC)
1st indoor pro football game, Syracuse beats Philadelphia 6-0 (Madison Square Garden, NYC)
Langston Hughes is born
Langston Hughes, American musician, known for american writer and social activist, was born on 1902-02-01.
Charles Lindbergh is born
Charles Lindbergh, American aviator, known for american aviator, was born on 1902-02-04.
Walter Houser Brattain is born
Walter Houser Brattain, American solid-state physicist, known for american solid-state physicist, was born on 1902-02-10.
Ansel Adams is born
Ansel Adams, American photographer and environmentalist, known for american photographer and environmentalist, was born on 1902-02-20.
John Steinbeck is born
John Steinbeck, American writer, known for american writer, was born on 1902-02-27. John Ernst Steinbeck (February 27, 1902 – December 20, 1968) was an American writer.
Ethelda Bleibtrey is born
Ethelda Bleibtrey, American athlete, known for american swimmer, was born on 1902-02-27.
Gene Sarazen is born
Gene Sarazen, American athlete, known for american professional golfer, was born on 1902-02-27.
Bobby Jones is born
Bobby Jones athlete, known for american amateur golfer, was born on 1902-03-17. Robert Tyre Jones Jr.
Richard Rodgers is born
Richard Rodgers, American musician, known for american composer, was born on 1902-06-28.
Karl Popper is born
Karl Popper, Austrian austrian–british philosopher of science, known for austrian–british philosopher of science, was born on 1902-07-28.
Paul Dirac is born
Paul Dirac, British theoretical physicist, known for british theoretical physicist, was born on 1902-08-08.
Norma Shearer is born
Norma Shearer, American canadian-american actress, known for canadian-american actress, was born on 1902-08-10.
Leni Riefenstahl is born
Leni Riefenstahl, German filmmaker, known for german filmmaker, was born on 1902-08-22. Helene Bertha Amalie "Leni" Riefenstahl was a German filmmaker, photographer, and actress.
Carlo Gambino is born
Carlo Gambino, Italian mobster, known for american mobster, was born on 1902-08-24.
Howie Morenz is born
Howie Morenz, Canadian athlete, known for canadian ice hockey player, was born on 1902-09-21. Howard William Morenz (September 21, 1902 – March 8, 1937) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player.
Albert Anastasia is born
Albert Anastasia, American italian-american mob boss, known for italian-american mob boss, was born on 1902-09-26. Umberto "Albert" Anastasia was an Italian-American mobster, hitman and crime boss.
Eddie Shore is born
Eddie Shore, American athlete, known for canadian ice hockey player, was born on 1902-11-25.
Ralph Richardson is born
Ralph Richardson, British actor, known for english actor, was born on 1902-12-19. Sir Ralph David Richardson (19 December 1902 – 10 October 1983) was an English actor who, with John Gielgud and…
Georgy Malenkov is born
Georgy Malenkov soviet politician, known for soviet politician, was born on 1902-01-08. Georgy Maximilianovich Malenkov (8 January 1902 [O.S.
Halldór Laxness is born
Halldór Laxness, Icelandic icelandic author, known for icelandic author, was born on 1902-04-23. Halldór Kiljan Laxness was an Icelandic writer and winner of the 1955 Nobel Prize in Literature.
Felix Wankel is born
Felix Wankel, German mechanical engineer, known for german mechanical engineer, was born on 1902-08-13.
Ogden Nash is born
Ogden Nash, American poet, known for american poet, was born on 1902-08-19. Frederic Ogden Nash (August 19, 1902 – May 19, 1971) was an American poet well known for his light verse, of which he wrote…
Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque is born
Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque, French general, known for french general, was born on 1902-12-22.
Cecil Rhodes dies
Cecil Rhodes, South African mining magnate and politician, known for british mining magnate and politician, died on 1902-03-26.
Rudolf Virchow dies
Rudolf Virchow, German doctor and polymath, known for german doctor and polymath, died on 1902-09-05.
Elizabeth Cady Stanton dies
Elizabeth Cady Stanton, American suffragist, known for american suffragist, died on 1902-10-26.
Events
Abdulaziz Ibn Saud leads 40 men over the walls of Riyadh and takes the city, beginning the Third Saudi State
Abdulaziz Ibn Saud leads 40 men over the walls of Riyadh and takes the city, beginning the Third Saudi State
Britain and Japan sign a treaty after months of negotiating which commits each country to supporting an independent Chin
Britain and Japan sign a treaty after months of negotiating which commits each country to supporting an independent China and Korea, although it acknowledges Japan's 'special interest' in Korea
US military leader George Marshall (22) weds Elizabeth Carter Coles in San Antonio, Texas
George Catlett Marshall Jr. (31 December 1880 – 16 October 1959) was an American army officer and statesman. He rose through the United States Army to become Chief of Staff of the U.S.
American Automobile Association (AAA) is founded in Chicago
American Automobile Association (AAA) is a federation of motor clubs throughout North America.
First performance of Jean Sibelius' 2nd Symphony, his most popular, by the Helsinki Philharmonic Society
The Symphony No. 2 in D major, Op. 43, is a four-movement work for orchestra written from 1901 to 1902 by the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. He began writing the symphony in winter 1901 in Rapallo,…
Austrian composer Gustav Mahler (41) marries Alma Schindler (22) in Vienna, Austria
Austrian composer Gustav Mahler (41) marries Alma Schindler (22) in Vienna, Austria
Italian operatic tenor Enrico Caruso becomes the first well-known performer to make a record
Enrico Caruso (25 February 1873 – 2 August 1921) was an Italian operatic tenor, who sang to great acclaim at the major opera houses of Europe and the Americas, appearing in a wide variety of roles…
Physicist Robert A. Millikan (34) weds Greta Blanchard
Physicist Robert A. Millikan (34) weds Greta Blanchard
Marie and Pierre Curie isolate the radioactive compound radium chloride
Marie and Pierre Curie isolate the radioactive compound radium chloride
Claude Debussy's only completed opera "Pelléas et Mélisande" premieres at the Salle Favart in Paris, performed by the Op
Claude Debussy's only completed opera "Pelléas et Mélisande" premieres at the Salle Favart in Paris, performed by the Opéra-Comique and conducted by André Messager
Mount Pelée on the French overseas island of Martinique erupts, wiping out the city of Saint-Pierre, killing 30,000 peop
Mount Pelée on the French overseas island of Martinique erupts, wiping out the city of Saint-Pierre, killing 30,000 people and leaving only two survivors
Treaty of Vereeniging is signed, ending the Second Boer War and making Transvaal and the Orange Free State self-governin
Treaty of Vereeniging is signed, ending the Second Boer War and making Transvaal and the Orange Free State self-governing British colonies
"The Wizard of Oz" musical first opens in Chicago, Illinois
"The Wizard of Oz" musical first opens in Chicago, Illinois
British admiral John Jellicoe (42) weds Gwendoline Cayzer at Holy Trinity in London
British admiral John Jellicoe (42) weds Gwendoline Cayzer at Holy Trinity in London
Geo Lefevre and Henri Desgrange create the Tour de France bicycle race
Henri Desgrange was a French bicycle racer and sports journalist. He set twelve world track cycling records, including the hour record of 35.325 kilometres (21.950 mi) on 11 May 1893.
Scott Joplin copyrights "The Entertainer" and several other piano rag compositions with the US Copyright Office
Scott Joplin (November 24, 1868 – April 1, 1917) was an American composer and pianist.
Due to a bad pitch Australian batsman Reggie Duff is held back to No. 10 on Test debut v England at MCG; scores 104
Due to a bad pitch Australian batsman Reggie Duff is held back to No. 10 on Test debut v England at MCG; scores 104
The French Panama Canal Company offers to sell its right to build a canal to the US for $40 million, tipping the balance
The French Panama Canal Company offers to sell its right to build a canal to the US for $40 million, tipping the balance away from those favoring a canal through Nicaragua
1st National Bowling Championship held (Chicago, Illinois)
1st National Bowling Championship held (Chicago, Illinois)
Although it has professed neutrality in the Boer War, German Chancellor von Bulow joins others in attacking British acti
Although it has professed neutrality in the Boer War, German Chancellor von Bulow joins others in attacking British actions in South Africa
Uddevalla Suffrage Association is formally dissolved
The Uddevalla Suffrage Association (Swedish: Uddevalla Rösträttsförening) was a late-19th-century political movement founded in Uddevalla, Sweden.
Textile workers strike in Enschede, Netherlands (until 1st June)
Textile workers strike in Enschede, Netherlands (until 1st June)
Despite reports that favor the US building a route through Nicaragua for a canal, a 'supplementary report' recommends th
Despite reports that favor the US building a route through Nicaragua for a canal, a 'supplementary report' recommends the route through Panama
Aleksandr Skriabin's 2nd Symphony in C premieres in St Petersburg, Russia
Aleksandr Skriabin's 2nd Symphony in C premieres in St Petersburg, Russia
5 workers killed on explosion during IRT subway construction (NYC)
5 workers killed on explosion during IRT subway construction (NYC)
Carnegie Institute founded in Washington, D.C.
Carnegie Science, also known as the Carnegie Institution of Washington and formerly Carnegie Institution for Science, is a nonprofit organization established in 1902 to fund and perform scientific...
China's empress Tzu-hsi forbids binding woman's feet
China's empress Tzu-hsi forbids binding woman's feet
Stanley Cup, Winnipeg Auditorium, Winnipeg, Manitoba: Montreal HC beats Winnipeg Victorias, 2-1 for a 2-1 challenge seri
Stanley Cup, Winnipeg Auditorium, Winnipeg, Manitoba: Montreal HC beats Winnipeg Victorias, 2-1 for a 2-1 challenge series victory
Young Women's Hebrew Association organizes in NYC
Young Women's Hebrew Association organizes in NYC
Police beat up universal suffrage demonstrators in Brussels
Police beat up universal suffrage demonstrators in Brussels
Berlin U-Bahn (Underground railway) opened
The Berlin U-Bahn is an electric rapid transit system in Berlin, the capital and largest city of Germany, and a major part of the city's public transport system.
A general strike in Barcelona and nearby towns leads to government-troop reprisals that leave 40 dead
A general strike in Barcelona and nearby towns leads to government-troop reprisals that leave 40 dead
Heavy surf breaks over Seal Rocks & damages Sutro Baths, San Francisco
Heavy surf breaks over Seal Rocks & damages Sutro Baths, San Francisco
Dr. Harvey Cushing, the first U.S. brain surgeon, performs his first brain operation
Harvey Williams Cushing (April 8, 1869 – October 7, 1939) was an American neurosurgeon, pathologist, writer, and draftsman.
Battle at Yzer Spruit: Boer General De la Rey beats British
Battle at Yzer Spruit: Boer General De la Rey beats British
Permanent US Census office created by legislation passed by Congress
Permanent US Census office created by legislation passed by Congress
Boers beat British troops at Tweebosch, Transvaal
In the Battle of Tweebosch or De Klipdrift on 7 March 1902, a Boer commando led by Koos de la Rey defeated a British column under the command of Lieutenant General Lord Methuen during the final...
France and Russia issue a joint declaration that approves the Anglo-Japanese Alliance, but stipulates that they have the
France and Russia issue a joint declaration that approves the Anglo-Japanese Alliance, but stipulates that they have the right to protect interests in China and Korea
In Russia, 567 students are tried for rioting and 'political disaffection' are found guilty; 95 are banished to Siberia
In Russia, 567 students are tried for rioting and 'political disaffection' are found guilty; 95 are banished to Siberia
27.9 cm precipitation at McMinnville, Tennessee (state record)
Tennessee (locally ), officially the State of Tennessee, is a landlocked state in the Southeastern region of the United States.
Dmitry Sipyagin, Minister of Interior of the Russian Empire, is assassinated by a terrorist in the Marie Palace, St Pete
Dmitry Sipyagin, Minister of Interior of the Russian Empire, is assassinated by a terrorist in the Marie Palace, St Petersburg
In Glasgow, Scotland the Ibrox disaster occurs after a section of a grandstand collapses killing 25 and injuring 517
In Glasgow, Scotland the Ibrox disaster occurs after a section of a grandstand collapses killing 25 and injuring 517
Texas Oil Company (Texaco) forms
Texaco, Inc. ("The Texas Company") is an American oil brand owned and operated by Chevron Corporation. Its flagship product is its fuel "Texaco with Techron".
Demonstration organised by socialists in Belgium as people demand better education, living conditions, the right to stri
Demonstration organised by socialists in Belgium as people demand better education, living conditions, the right to strike and universal male suffrage result in a riot and some deaths
Second Boer War: British forces defeat Boer commandos in Battle of Rooiwal, South Africa
The Second Boer War (Afrikaans: Tweede Vryheidsoorlog, lit. 'Second Freedom War', 11 October 1899 – 31 May 1902), also known as the Boer War, Transvaal War, Anglo–Boer War, or South African War, was...
Pope Leo XIII encyclical "On Church in US"
Pope Leo XIII encyclical "On Church in US"
Erwin Harvey becomes 1st Cleveland ballplayer (Cleveland Bronchos) to have six hits in one game
Erwin Harvey becomes 1st Cleveland ballplayer (Cleveland Bronchos) to have six hits in one game
Using the ISO 8601 standard Year Zero definition for the Gregorian calendar preceded by the Julian calendar, the one bil
Using the ISO 8601 standard Year Zero definition for the Gregorian calendar preceded by the Julian calendar, the one billionth minute since the start of January 1 Year Zero occurs at 10:40 AM on this date
Congress extends the Chinese Exclusion Act (of 1882) prohibiting immigration of Chinese laborers from territories to the
Congress extends the Chinese Exclusion Act (of 1882) prohibiting immigration of Chinese laborers from territories to the mainland, a rule clearly aimed at Chinese in the Philippines
British SS Camorta sinks in a cyclone in the Gulf of Martaban near Rangoon with the loss of about 739 lives
British SS Camorta sinks in a cyclone in the Gulf of Martaban near Rangoon with the loss of about 739 lives
La Soufrière volcano on St Vincent kills 1,680 people
La Soufrière volcano on St Vincent kills 1,680 people
Dutch soccer club FC Blauw-Wit (Blue-White) is formed in the Kinkerbuurt area of Amsterdam; merge with VV De Beursbengel
Dutch soccer club FC Blauw-Wit (Blue-White) is formed in the Kinkerbuurt area of Amsterdam; merge with VV De Beursbengels in 2015
,000 miners of anthracite coal in Pennsylvania go out on a strike called by the United Mine Workers after the owners hav
,000 miners of anthracite coal in Pennsylvania go out on a strike called by the United Mine Workers after the owners have refused to recognize the UMW, negotiate or submit to arbitration
"Bailundo Revolt" begins after Ovimbundu kingdom & allies revolt against Portuguese Empire in Benguela Highlands, centra
"Bailundo Revolt" begins after Ovimbundu kingdom & allies revolt against Portuguese Empire in Benguela Highlands, central Portuguese Angola
Two deaf-mutes face each other for the first time as Dummy Hoy leads off for the Reds against Dummy Taylor of the Giants
Two deaf-mutes face each other for the first time as Dummy Hoy leads off for the Reds against Dummy Taylor of the Giants; the Reds win 5-3
Greek archaeologist Valerios Stais discovers the Antikythera mechanism, an ancient mechanical analog computer
The Antikythera mechanism ( AN-tik-ih-THEER-ə, US also AN-ty-kih-) is an ancient Greek hand-powered orrery (model of the Solar System). It is the oldest known example of an analogue computer.
Great Britain and Boers resume peace talks in Pretoria
Great Britain and Boers resume peace talks in Pretoria
United States withdraws its troops from Cuba as the first Cuban president, Tomas Estrada Palma takes power
The island of Cuba was inhabited by various Native American cultures prior to the arrival of the explorer Christopher Columbus in 1492.
Cleve's Bill Bradley is 1st ALer to hit a HR run in 4 consecutive games, not duplicated until Babe Ruth does it June 25,
Cleve's Bill Bradley is 1st ALer to hit a HR run in 4 consecutive games, not duplicated until Babe Ruth does it June 25, 1918
Dutch State Mine law forms
The Orange Free State was a landlocked independent Boer republic in Southern Africa during the second half of the 19th century, which ceased to exist after it was defeated and surrendered to the...
Spanish King Alfonso XII, who was elected as a constitutional monarch, suspends the Cortes, Spain's parliament
Alfonso XIII became King of Spain at the moment of his birth in May 1886 because his father, Alfonso XII, had died five months earlier.
Australia Cricket all out 36 v England, Edgbaston, their lowest ever
Australia Cricket all out 36 v England, Edgbaston, their lowest ever
2nd statewide initiative & referendum law adopted, in Oregon
The list of Oregon ballot measures lists all statewide ballot measures to the present. In Oregon, the initiative and referendum process dates back to 1902, when the efforts of the Direct Legislation...
Patent for window envelope granted to H. F. Callahan
Patent for window envelope granted to H. F. Callahan
Australian parliament agrees to Commonwealth Franchise Act, granting female suffrage
Women's suffrage – the right of women to vote – has been achieved at various times in countries throughout the world.
Prussian Upper house gives 350 million marks to Poland
Prussian Upper house gives 350 million marks to Poland
Canada's Maritime Provinces switch from Eastern to Atlantic time
Canada's Maritime Provinces switch from Eastern to Atlantic time
US Congress pass the New Lands Reclamation Act, which establishes a fund from sale of public lands to build irrigation d
US Congress pass the New Lands Reclamation Act, which establishes a fund from sale of public lands to build irrigation dams for arid Western lands
Germany, Italy, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire renew their Triple Alliance for six more years
Germany, Italy, and the Austro-Hungarian Empire renew their Triple Alliance for six more years
Cleveland is 1st AL team to hit 3 consecutive HRs in same inning
Cleveland is 1st AL team to hit 3 consecutive HRs in same inning
Ranji (230) & Newham (153) add 344 for 7th wkt, Sussex v Essex
Ranji (230) & Newham (153) add 344 for 7th wkt, Sussex v Essex
All-rounder Monty Noble takes 6 for 52 as Australia wins the one and only cricket Test played at Sheffield's Bramall Lan
All-rounder Monty Noble takes 6 for 52 as Australia wins the one and only cricket Test played at Sheffield's Bramall Lane, England
The Campanile in St Mark's Square, Venice collapses, also demolishing the loggetta (reconstructed 1912)
St Mark's Campanile (Italian: Campanile di San Marco, Venetian: Canpanièl de San Marco) is the bell tower of St Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy.
John McGraw officially becomes manager of MLB New York Giants; 30-year tenure begins (1902-32)
John McGraw officially becomes manager of MLB New York Giants; 30-year tenure begins (1902-32)
Lord Tennyson, son of the poet, is named to succeed Lord Hopetown, first governor general of Australia
Lord Tennyson, son of the poet, is named to succeed Lord Hopetown, first governor general of Australia
Dutch Excelsior soccer club is established in Rotterdam (First Division winners 1973-4, 78-79, 2005-06)
Dutch Excelsior soccer club is established in Rotterdam (First Division winners 1973-4, 78-79, 2005-06)
In Turkey, the Sultan Abdul-Hamid, under pressure from within the Ottoman Empire, appoints a commission to consider refo
In Turkey, the Sultan Abdul-Hamid, under pressure from within the Ottoman Empire, appoints a commission to consider reforms that might pacify Macedonian revolutionaries
Australia defeats England by three runs at Old Trafford
Old Trafford () is a football stadium in the Old Trafford area of Greater Manchester, England. It is the home ground of Manchester United.
Union of Orthodox Rabbis of US and Canada forms
The Union of Orthodox Rabbis of the United States and Canada (UOR), often called by its Hebrew name, Agudath Harabonim or (in Ashkenazi Hebrew) Agudas Harabonim ("union of rabbis"), was established...
Anti-Jewish rioters attack the funeral procession of Rabbi Jacob Joseph in NYC
Anti-Jewish rioters attack the funeral procession of Rabbi Jacob Joseph in NYC
Building begins on Dutch public housing
Building begins on Dutch public housing
The Greenwich foot tunnel under the River Thames opens
The Greenwich Foot Tunnel crosses beneath the River Thames in East London. The southern entrance is by the Cutty Sark in Greenwich (Royal Borough of Greenwich), with the northern entrance located at...
English cricket team beats Australia by one wicket in a famous victory at The Oval in London
English cricket team beats Australia by one wicket in a famous victory at The Oval in London
Split skirt first worn by Mrs. Adolph Landeburg, a horse rider
Split skirt first worn by Mrs. Adolph Landeburg, a horse rider
The first sci-fi film, "A Trip To The Moon," is released
Science fiction (or sci-fi) is a film genre that uses speculative, science-based depictions of phenomena that are not fully accepted by mainstream science, such as extraterrestrial lifeforms,...
In Australia, the entire nation observes a "day of humiliation" and prays for rain as a terrible drought kills livestock
In Australia, the entire nation observes a "day of humiliation" and prays for rain as a terrible drought kills livestock and threatens crops; rain begins to fall on September 10
Chicago Cubs infielders Tinker, Evers, & Chance turn their first double play together in a 6-3 win over Cincinnati
The Chicago Cubs are an American professional baseball team based in Chicago. The Cubs compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) Central Division.
US protests anti-semitism in Romania
Antisemitism or Jew-hatred is hostility to, prejudice towards, or discrimination against Jews. A person who harbours it is called an antisemite.
Chicago White Sox pitcher Jimmy 'Nixey' Callahan no-hits Detroit Tigers, 3-0
The Chicago White Sox are a Major League Baseball franchise based in Chicago. They play in the American League Central division.
Impresario David Belasco opens his first Broadway theater
David Belasco (July 25, 1853 – May 14, 1931) was an American theatrical producer, impresario, director, and playwright.
South Africa's President of Transvaal Paul Kruger visits Utrecht
Stephanus Johannes Paulus Krugerər]; 10 October 1825 – 14 July 1904) was a South African politician.
Commencement of 1st Test Cricket between South Africa & Australia
Commencement of 1st Test Cricket between South Africa & Australia
The Chamber of Deputies appoints a committee to consider questions on the separation of Church and State in France
The Chamber of Deputies appoints a committee to consider questions on the separation of Church and State in France
A five-month strike by United Mine Workers ends in the US
The Coal strike of 1902 was a strike by the United Mine Workers of America in the anthracite coalfields of eastern Pennsylvania.
Santa Maria volcano in Guatemala erupts, killing 6,000 people and becoming one of the largest eruptions of the 20th cent
Santa Maria volcano in Guatemala erupts, killing 6,000 people and becoming one of the largest eruptions of the 20th century
France and Italy sign an Entente under which Italy agrees to remain neutral if France is attacked; this is France's atte
France and Italy sign an Entente under which Italy agrees to remain neutral if France is attacked; this is France's attempt to neutralize the Triple Entente
Shipwreck of the Elingamite, sailing from Sydney to Auckland, in the Three Kings islands with the loss of 45 lives
Shipwreck of the Elingamite, sailing from Sydney to Auckland, in the Three Kings islands with the loss of 45 lives
Brooklyn toymaker Morris Michtom names his stuffed teddy bear after US President "Teddy" Roosevelt [1]
Brooklyn toymaker Morris Michtom names his stuffed teddy bear after US President "Teddy" Roosevelt [1]
1st night football game, Philadelphia Athletics beats Kanaweola AC, 39-0
1st night football game, Philadelphia Athletics beats Kanaweola AC, 39-0
Franz Lehar's opera "Wiener Frauen" (Viennese Women) premieres in Vienna
Franz Lehar's opera "Wiener Frauen" (Viennese Women) premieres in Vienna
Gerhart Hauptmann's play "Der arme Heinrich" (Poor Heinrich) premieres in Vienna
Gerhart Hauptmann's play "Der arme Heinrich" (Poor Heinrich) premieres in Vienna
American Old West: Second-in-command of Butch Cassidy's Wild Bunch gang, Harvey "Kid Curry" Logan, is sentenced to 20 ye
American Old West: Second-in-command of Butch Cassidy's Wild Bunch gang, Harvey "Kid Curry" Logan, is sentenced to 20 years imprisonment with hard labor
Dutch soccer club Be Quick - later Go Ahead, forms in Deventer; suffix 'Eagles' added in 1971
Dutch soccer club Be Quick - later Go Ahead, forms in Deventer; suffix 'Eagles' added in 1971
Britain and Germany issue an ultimatum to Venezuela demanding that President Cipriano Castro pay claims for damages caus
Britain and Germany issue an ultimatum to Venezuela demanding that President Cipriano Castro pay claims for damages caused during his takeover of the government in 1899
AL announces purchase of grounds for a stadium in NY
AL announces purchase of grounds for a stadium in NY
The US signs a treaty with Cuba allowing for a 20 percent reduction of tariff rates on imported Cuban products
The US signs a treaty with Cuba allowing for a 20 percent reduction of tariff rates on imported Cuban products
German agricultural tariffs are increased
German agricultural tariffs are increased
Frank Wedekind's play "Der Erdgeist" (Earth Spirit) premieres in Berlin
Frank Wedekind's play "Der Erdgeist" (Earth Spirit) premieres in Berlin
Clyde Fitch' play "The Girl with the Green Eyes" premieres in NYC
Clyde Fitch' play "The Girl with the Green Eyes" premieres in NYC
Most knock downs in a fight, Oscar Nelson (5) and Christy Williams (42) in Hot Springs, South Dakota
Most knock downs in a fight, Oscar Nelson (5) and Christy Williams (42) in Hot Springs, South Dakota
1st indoor pro football game, Syracuse beats Philadelphia 6-0 (Madison Square Garden, NYC)
1st indoor pro football game, Syracuse beats Philadelphia 6-0 (Madison Square Garden, NYC)
Famous Births
birth
Langston Hughes is born
Langston Hughes, American musician, known for american writer and social activist, was born on 1902-02-01.
birth
Charles Lindbergh is born
Charles Lindbergh, American aviator, known for american aviator, was born on 1902-02-04.
birth
Walter Houser Brattain is born
Walter Houser Brattain, American solid-state physicist, known for american solid-state physicist, was born on 1902-02-10.
birth
Ansel Adams is born
Ansel Adams, American photographer and environmentalist, known for american photographer and environmentalist, was born on 1902-02-20.
birth
John Steinbeck is born
John Steinbeck, American writer, known for american writer, was born on 1902-02-27. John Ernst Steinbeck (February 27, 1902 – December 20, 1968) was an American writer.
birth
Ethelda Bleibtrey is born
Ethelda Bleibtrey, American athlete, known for american swimmer, was born on 1902-02-27.
birth
Gene Sarazen is born
Gene Sarazen, American athlete, known for american professional golfer, was born on 1902-02-27.
birth
Bobby Jones is born
Bobby Jones athlete, known for american amateur golfer, was born on 1902-03-17. Robert Tyre Jones Jr.
birth
Richard Rodgers is born
Richard Rodgers, American musician, known for american composer, was born on 1902-06-28.
birth
Karl Popper is born
Karl Popper, Austrian austrian–british philosopher of science, known for austrian–british philosopher of science, was born on 1902-07-28.
birth
Paul Dirac is born
Paul Dirac, British theoretical physicist, known for british theoretical physicist, was born on 1902-08-08.
birth
Norma Shearer is born
Norma Shearer, American canadian-american actress, known for canadian-american actress, was born on 1902-08-10.
birth
Leni Riefenstahl is born
Leni Riefenstahl, German filmmaker, known for german filmmaker, was born on 1902-08-22. Helene Bertha Amalie "Leni" Riefenstahl was a German filmmaker, photographer, and actress.
birth
Carlo Gambino is born
Carlo Gambino, Italian mobster, known for american mobster, was born on 1902-08-24.
birth
Howie Morenz is born
Howie Morenz, Canadian athlete, known for canadian ice hockey player, was born on 1902-09-21. Howard William Morenz (September 21, 1902 – March 8, 1937) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player.
birth
Albert Anastasia is born
Albert Anastasia, American italian-american mob boss, known for italian-american mob boss, was born on 1902-09-26. Umberto "Albert" Anastasia was an Italian-American mobster, hitman and crime boss.
birth
Eddie Shore is born
Eddie Shore, American athlete, known for canadian ice hockey player, was born on 1902-11-25.
birth
Ralph Richardson is born
Ralph Richardson, British actor, known for english actor, was born on 1902-12-19. Sir Ralph David Richardson (19 December 1902 – 10 October 1983) was an English actor who, with John Gielgud and…
birth
Georgy Malenkov is born
Georgy Malenkov soviet politician, known for soviet politician, was born on 1902-01-08. Georgy Maximilianovich Malenkov (8 January 1902 [O.S.
birth
Halldór Laxness is born
Halldór Laxness, Icelandic icelandic author, known for icelandic author, was born on 1902-04-23. Halldór Kiljan Laxness was an Icelandic writer and winner of the 1955 Nobel Prize in Literature.
birth
Felix Wankel is born
Felix Wankel, German mechanical engineer, known for german mechanical engineer, was born on 1902-08-13.
birth
Ogden Nash is born
Ogden Nash, American poet, known for american poet, was born on 1902-08-19. Frederic Ogden Nash (August 19, 1902 – May 19, 1971) was an American poet well known for his light verse, of which he wrote…
birth
Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque is born
Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque, French general, known for french general, was born on 1902-12-22.
Notable Deaths
death
Cecil Rhodes dies
Cecil Rhodes, South African mining magnate and politician, known for british mining magnate and politician, died on 1902-03-26.
death
Rudolf Virchow dies
Rudolf Virchow, German doctor and polymath, known for german doctor and polymath, died on 1902-09-05.
death
Elizabeth Cady Stanton dies
Elizabeth Cady Stanton, American suffragist, known for american suffragist, died on 1902-10-26.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What happened in 1902?
- In 1902, there were 112 significant historical events. Notable events include 1st Rose Bowl, Tournament Park, Pasadena, California: Michigan defeats Stanford 49-0; MVP: Michigan fullback Neil Snow, Abdulaziz Ibn Saud leads 40 men over the walls of Riyadh and takes the city, beginning the Third Saudi State, Britain and Japan sign a treaty after months of negotiating which commits each country to supporting an independent Chin.
- Who was born in 1902?
- 23 notable figures were born in 1902, including Langston Hughes is born, Charles Lindbergh is born, Walter Houser Brattain is born.
- Who died in 1902?
- 3 notable figures passed away in 1902, including Cecil Rhodes dies, Rudolf Virchow dies, Elizabeth Cady Stanton dies.