Historical Events
Agreement of Interest
US President Theodore Roosevelt threatens to start using army troops to work coal mines struck since 12 may; this brings the owners to agree to abide by a Commission of Arbitration
Famous Birthdays
Arna Bontemps (1902-1973)
American poet and novelist who was part of the Harlem Renaissance, born in Alexandria, Louisiana
- Franco Giorgetti, Italian cyclist (Olympic gold 1920), born in Bovisio-Masciago, Italy (d. 1983)
1902 Highlights
About October 13, 1902
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 120 years, 11 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Libra
