What Happened on February 27, 1902

Famous Birthdays

Ethelda Bleibtrey (1902-1978)

American swimmer (Olympic gold 100m, 300m, 4x100m freestyle relay 1920; first US female champion), born in Waterford, New York

Gene Sarazen (1902-1999)

American golfer (7 x major titles including Career Grand Slam; 38 PGA Tour event wins), born in Harrison, New York

John Steinbeck (1902-1968)

American author (Grapes of Wrath, Nobel Prize 1940, 1962), born in Salinas, California


Born in 1902
1902 Highlights

About February 27, 1902

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 122 years, 1 month and 2 days
Leap Year: No

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