Historical Events
Riyadh Falls
Abdulaziz Ibn Saud leads 40 men over the walls of Riyadh and takes the city, marking the beginning of the Third Saudi State
Famous Birthdays
- Nazim Hikmet, Turkish poet (Tosun Pasa, The Passenger), born in Salonica, Ottoman Empire (d. 1963)
- Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of Saudi Arabia (1953-64), born in Kuwait City (d. 1969)
Famous Deaths
- Alpheus Hyatt, American zoologist and paleontologist, dies at 63
1902 Highlights
About January 15, 1902
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 121 years, 8 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
