Your place in the Universe on 1902
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1902 (MCMII in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1902th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1902 a year special to you? Discover what 1902 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1902, 1902 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1902, how old is someone born in 1902 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1902.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1902 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
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- What was 1902 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 1902
- Who was the U.S. President in 1902?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1902?
- Who was the Pope in 1902?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1902?
- What was the most popular movie in 1902?
- What was the best selling book in 1902?
- How old is someone born in 1902?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1902?
What was 1902 known for ?
- The first movie theater in the USA opened in Los Angeles just eleven days before Leon Serpollet set a new speed record in a car of 119 km/h in Nice, France on April 13. Jack and the Beanstalk film directed by Edwin S. Porter hit the theaters in this year.
- A group of football fans came together on March 6, to form the Madrid Foot Ball Club. With time, the club changed its name to Real Madrid. It is predominantly one of the most successful football clubs in the world with a trophy for being the best club of the 20th century in the year 2000. Real Madrid in its trophy cabinet has 11 European Cups, 2 UEFA Cups, 3 Intercontinental Cups, 3 European Super Cups, , 32 Ligas, 19 Copas Del Rey, 9 Spanish Super Cups, 1 League Cup, 2 small world cups, 2 Latin Cups, 18 Regional Championships, 5 Mancomunados, 1 FIFA Club world cup. To date, Real Madrid is one of the few teams operated and owned by the members.
- After many experiments, the Curies, Marie and Pierre Curie, achieved success with isolating, radioactive radium salts from pitchblende in their Paris Laboratory. The Curies had discovered radium and polonium elements while researching on pitchblende. The Curies shared the 1903 Nobel Prize in Physics with fellow compatriot, A. Henri Becquerel.
- On May 28, the Macmillan Press published Owen Wister’s novel, The Virginian. The novel describes the life of Cowboys of Wyoming, USA, and it is the first true western ever written. Owen Wister inspired other authors including Zane Grey, Louis L’Amour and several more.
- Pablo Picasso completed in 1902, The Femme aux Bras Croises, one of the famous blue period paintings. The Wright brothers flew the No. 3 Glider with assisted take off. In Paris, Herlad de Bradsky and Paul Morin fell to their death after an airship of their design came apart.
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Key World Leaders of 1902
Who was the U.S. President in 1902?
In 1902, Theodore Roosevelt (Republican) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from September 14, 1901 to March 04, 1909. His administration built the Panama Canal and pursued progressive policies like trust-busting and conservation.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1902?
In 1902, Robert Gascoyne-Cecil (Conservative) was the UK Prime Minister until July 11, 1902; on July 12, 1902 Arthur Balfour (Conservative) was appointed as the new UK Prime Minister.
Who was the Pope in 1902?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1902 was Pope Leo XIII who had held the papacy since 1878. During his papacy, he issued the encyclical *Rerum Novarum*, laying the foundation for modern Catholic social teaching on labor rights and social justice.
What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1902?
The number 1 song in the USA in 1902, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Semper Fidelis by Sousa's Band
What was the most popular movie in 1902?
The most popular movie and box office hit was Snow White by N/A
What was the best selling book in 1902?
How old is someone born in 1902?
Someone born in 1902 is 123 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1902?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1902 was the Year of the Tiger.
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