What Happened on August 8, 1902

Historical Events

  • International Lawn Tennis Challenge, Brooklyn, NY: Malcolm Whitman beats Reginald Doherty 6-1, 7-5, 6-4 to give US a 3-2 win over the British Isles

Famous Birthdays

Paul Dirac (1902-1984)

English physicist (quantum electrodynamics, Nobel 1933), born in Bristol, England

Famous Deaths

  • James Tissot, French painter and illustrator, dies at 65
Died in 1902 1902 Highlights

About August 8, 1902

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 121 years, 8 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

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