What happened on 16 December 1902?

Discover what happened on 16 December 1902 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!

Deaths

  • Karl Wilhelm von Kupffer (Baltic German scientist (1829-1902))
  • Josef Stern (German journalist (1839-1902))
  • Julius Friedrich Pajeken
  • Arnoldus Andries des Tombe (Dutch army officer and art collector (1816-1902))
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  • Frank Buttery (American baseball player)
  • Henry M. Cist (Union Army General (1839–1902))
  • Hi Jolly (camel driver for the US Camel Corps (1828–1902))
  • Moritz Markl
  • Hans Schrøder (19. juli 1836 Tønsberg, Vestfold 16. desember 1902 Kristiania)
  • Teodosio Maria Gargiulo (Roman Catholic bishop)
  • Filippo Genovese (Roman Catholic bishop (1832-1902))
  • Arabella Prescott (Peerage person ID=379923)
  • Wilhelmina Ingilby ((died 1902))
  • Peter Naumburg
  • Georg Cleinow