Famous Deaths
- John Peter Altgeld, German-American politician (Governor of Illinois, 1893-97), known for pardoning of Haymarket anarchists, dies of a cerebral hemorrhage, while delivering a speech, at 54
Died in 1902 1902 Highlights
About March 12, 1902
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 122 years, 1 month and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Pisces
