What Happened on April 8, 1902

Historical Events

  • Demonstration organised by socialists in Belgium as people demand better education, living conditions, the right to strike and universal male suffrage result in a riot and some deaths
  • Russia and China sign the Convention of Evacuation under which Russia agrees to evacuate Manchuria within 18 months

Famous Birthdays

  • Arthur Wellard, English cricket all-rounder (2 Tests, 7 wickets, BB 4/81; Somerset CCC), born in Southfleet, England (d. 1980)
  • Elmer Feldcamp, American big band baritone vocalist, saxophonist, and clarinetist (Freddy Martin Orchestra), born in Newark, New Jersey (d. 1938)
  • Josef Krips, Austrian conductor (London Symphony, 1950-54; Buffalo Philharmonic, 1954-63; San Francisco Symphony, 1964-70), born in Vienna, Austria (d. !974)

Famous Deaths

  • Dmitry Sipyagain, Russian Minister of Interior/headed Secret Service, assassinated by a Socialist-Revolutionary at 49
Died in 1902 1902 Highlights

About April 8, 1902

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 122 years and 19 days
Leap Year: No

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