Historical Events
Royal Coronation
Edward VII of Great Britain crowned King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, succeeding his mother Queen Victoria
Famous Birthdays
- Zino Francescatti, French violinist (New York Philharmonic, 1939), born in Marseille, France (d. 1991)
Famous Deaths
- Moritz Szeps, Austrian journalist and newspaper publisher, dies at 66
1902 Highlights
About August 9, 1902
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 120 years, 9 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
