What Happened on July 4, 1902

Historical Events

Civil government is established in the Philippines by a proclamation from US President Theodore Roosevelt, who offers a general amnesty to insurgents

American politician (US Senator, California), actor and dancer (MGM Parade), born in New Haven, Connecticut

Polish-born American mobster known as the "Mob's Accountant", born in Grodno, Russian Empire

Vince Barnett, American actor (Star is Born, Human Jungle), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (d. 1977)

Swami Vivekananda, Indian Hindu spiritual leader and a key figure in the introduction of Yoga to the Western world, dies while meditating at 39

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 121 years, 9 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

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