What Happened on December 7, 1902

Historical Events

  • Britain and Germany issue an ultimatum to Venezuela demanding that President Cipriano Castro pay claims for damages caused during his takeover of the government in 1899

Famous Birthdays

  • Janardan Navle, Indian cricket wicketkeeper (2 Tests, 1 dismissal; first Indian wicket-keeper; Hindus CC), born in Pulgaon, India (d. 1979)

Famous Deaths

Thomas Nast (1840-1902)

German-American caricaturist and political cartoonist of late 1800s America, dies of yellow fever at 62

Died in 1902 1902 Highlights

About December 7, 1902

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 121 years, 4 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

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