Historical Events
- International Lawn Tennis Challenge, Brooklyn, NY: Malcolm Whitman beats Reginald Doherty 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 to give US a 3-2 win over the British Isles
Famous Birthdays
Paul Dirac (1902-1984)
English physicist (quantum electrodynamics, Nobel 1933), born in Bristol, England
Famous Deaths
- James Tissot, French painter and illustrator, dies at 65
1902 Highlights
About August 8, 1902
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 120 years, 9 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
