Friday December 26, 1902

US date format: 12/26/1902, UK date format: 26/12/1902

We've performed the most in-depth research possible on December 26, 1902, here's what our experts found out: it was Friday, under the sign of Capricorn (see zodiac and Moon Sign on December 26, 1902). The US president was Theodore Roosevelt (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Arthur Balfour (Conservative), Pope Leo XIII was leading the Catholic Church. Famous people born on this day include Elisha Cook Jr and Anatoli Lvovich Kaplan. Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, directed by , was one of the most viewed movie released in 1902
But much more happened that day: find out below..

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Holidays

The first day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
First day of Kwanzaa
Boxing Day in the Commonwealth of Nations.
Australia - Proclamation Day (South Australian public holiday), for the foundation of the Australian state of South Australia on December 28, 1836 but commemorated on this day.
Wrenboys celebrate Wren in Ireland
Period of Ursids meteor shower ends about this day
Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia - Tsunami Awareness Day/Tsunami Memorial (or Remembrance) Day
Mandala Pooja at Sabarimala in Kerala, India
First day of Junkanoo street parade in the Bahamas (the second day is on the New Year's Day)
Wren day in Ireland and the Isle of Man.
St. Stephen's Day, a public holiday in Catalonia, Croatia, Czech Republic, and the Republic of Ireland.
R.C. Saints - Saint Stephen
South Africa - Day of Goodwill, a public holiday
Slovenia - Independence and Unity Day (1990)
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