1902 Facts for Kids

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	19th century – 20th century – 21st century
Decades:	1870s 1880s 1890s – 1900s – 1910s 1920s 1930s
Years:	1899 1900 1901 – 1902 – 1903 1904 1905

1902 was a special year that started on a Wednesday in the Gregorian calendar, which is the calendar most of the world uses today. It was a year filled with exciting discoveries, the start of a famous sports team, and the birth of many people who would later become very important.

Key Events of 1902
- New Leaders and Discoveries
Famous People Born in 1902
Important People Who Passed Away in 1902
Popular Music of 1902
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Key Events of 1902

This year saw some big changes and new beginnings around the world.

New Leaders and Discoveries

July 11 – In the United Kingdom, Arthur Balfour became the new Prime Minister. A Prime Minister is the main leader of the government in many countries.
The amazing scientists Marie and Pierre Curie made a huge discovery: they found a new element called radium. This was a major step forward in understanding how the world works!
A very famous football (soccer) team, Real Madrid, was started in Spain. Today, they are one of the biggest and most successful football clubs in the world.
A statue of Boudica, a brave ancient British queen, was revealed in Westminster, London. She was a powerful warrior who fought for her people.

Famous People Born in 1902

Many people who would later become famous were born in 1902. Here are a few:

February 4 – Charles Lindbergh was born. He became a super famous American pilot who was the first person to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean!
February 27 – John Steinbeck, an American writer, was born. He wrote many important books that are still read today.
July 10 – Kurt Alder, a German chemist, was born. He later won a Nobel Prize for his work in chemistry.
August 8 – Paul Dirac, an English physicist, was born. He made big discoveries in how tiny particles work.
December 9 – Margaret Hamilton was born. She was an American actress, famous for playing the Wicked Witch of the West in The Wizard of Oz movie!

Important People Who Passed Away in 1902

Some important people also passed away in 1902, leaving behind their legacies.

April 30 – Swami Vivekananda, an Indian social reformer, passed away. He was a very influential spiritual leader.
September 16 – Levi Strauss, an American businessman, passed away. He was famous for creating the first blue jeans!
December 14 – Julia Grant, who was a former First Lady of the United States, passed away. She was the wife of President Ulysses S. Grant.