What Happened on December 22, 1902

Famous Birthdays

  • Joe Adonis, Italian American crime-syndicate boss in NY & NJ, born in Montemarano, Italy (d. 1971)
  • Philippe Leclerc de Hauteclocque, French general and WWII hero known as the "Liberator of Paris", born in Belloy-Saint-Léonard, France (d. 1947)

Famous Deaths

  • Richard von Krafft-Ebing, Austro–German psychiatrist and author (Psychopathia Sexualis), dies at 62
Died in 1902 1902 Highlights

About December 22, 1902

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 121 years, 4 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

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