What Happened on December 10, 1902

Historical Events

Fischer Awarded Chemistry Nobel

German organic chemist Emil Fischer is award the Nobel Prize for Chemistry for his work on sugar and purine syntheses

Aswan Low Dam Opens

Opening of the Aswan Low Dam at the first cataract - first dam across the Nile, then the largest masonry dam in the world

  • Women are given the right to vote in Tasmania

About December 10, 1902

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 121 years, 4 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

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