What Happened on August 3, 1902

Famous Birthdays

  • Habib Bourguiba, 1st president of Tunisia (1957-87), born in Monastir, Regency of Tunisia (d. 2000)
  • Judson Laire, American stage and screen actor (I Remember Mama - "Papa"; Advise and Consent), born in New York City (d. 1979)
  • Ray Block, French orchestra leader (Ed Sullivan, Jackie Gleason), born in Alsace-Lorraine (d. 1982)
  • Regina Jonas, German first woman rabbi, born in Berlin, German Empire (d. 1944)

Famous Deaths

  • August Klughardt, German composer, dies at 54
Died in 1902 1902 Highlights

About August 3, 1902

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 121 years, 8 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

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