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What Happened on July 12, 1902

Historical Events

Arthur Balfour Prime Minister

Arthur Balfour succeeds Lord Salisbury, who retired as British Prime Minister on 11 July

Famous Birthdays

  • Günther Anders, German Jewish philosopher, born in Breslau, German Empire (d. 1992)

Famous Deaths

  • Pieter Caland, Dutch hydraulic engineer (New Waterway), dies at 74
Died in 1902 1902 Highlights

About July 12, 1902

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 122 years
Leap Year: No

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