1902 in History
9 events found for 1902
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1902
In Martinique, Mount Pelée erupts, destroying the town of Saint-Pierre and killing over 30,000 people
In Martinique, Mount Pelée erupts, destroying the town of Saint-Pierre and killing over 30,000 people
1902
Greek archaeologist Valerios Stais discovers the Antikythera mechanism, an ancient mechanical analog computer
Greek archaeologist Valerios Stais discovers the Antikythera mechanism, an ancient mechanical analog computer
1902
Second Boer War: The Treaty of Vereeniging ends the war and ensures British control of South Africa
Second Boer War: The Treaty of Vereeniging ends the war and ensures British control of South Africa
1902
Peruvian explorer and farmer Agustín Lizárraga discovers Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas".
Peruvian explorer and farmer Agustín Lizárraga discovers Machu Picchu, the "Lost City of the Incas".
1902
The Campanile in St Mark's Square, Venice collapses, also demolishing the loggetta.
The Campanile in St Mark's Square, Venice collapses, also demolishing the loggetta.