1902 in History
15 events found for 1902
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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
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
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
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".
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.
Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark are crowned King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
Edward VII and Alexandra of Denmark are crowned King and Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first President of the United States to make a public appearance in an automobile.
Theodore Roosevelt becomes the first President of the United States to make a public appearance in an automobile.
At least 6,000 people are killed by the magnitude 7.7 Kashgar earthquake in the Tien Shan mountains.
At least 6,000 people are killed by the magnitude 7.7 Kashgar earthquake in the Tien Shan mountains.
A stampede at Shiloh Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, leads to the death of 115 attendees.
A stampede at Shiloh Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama, leads to the death of 115 attendees.
Guatemala's Santa María volcano begins to erupt, becoming the third-largest eruption of the 20th century.
Guatemala's Santa María volcano begins to erupt, becoming the third-largest eruption of the 20th century.