What Happened on June 26, 1902

Historical Events

Appointment of Interest

Aga Khan III is appointed Knight Grand Commander of the Order of the Indian Empire

Event of Interest

Order of Merit instituted by King Edward VII


Famous Birthdays

  • Antonia Brico, Dutch-American conductor and pianist, born in Rotterdam, Netherlands (d. 1989)
  • Bill Lear, American engineer, manufacturer and CEO (Lear Jet Corp), born in Hannibal, Missouri (d. 1978)
  • Hugues CuĂ©nod, Swiss tenor and musical educator, born in Corseaux-sur-Vevey, Switzerland (d. 2010)
Born in 1902

About June 26, 1902

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 120 years, 9 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer