First American College Football Rose Bowl: Michigan vs. Stanford, January 1, 1902
Date: January 1, 1902
Date: January 1, 1902
The U.S. Congress passes the Spooner Act, authorizing President Theodore Roosevelt to acquire rights from Colombia for the Panama Canal. Date: June 28, 1902 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 28 π Events on this day in 1902 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1902Aswan Dam Reservoir Opens in…
Cuba gains independence from the United States. TomΓ‘s Estrada Palma becomes the country's first President. Date: May 20, 1902 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 20 π Events on this day in 1902 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1902Ibrox Park Stand Collapse Kills 25, Injures 500+ – April…
The 7.5 Mwβ― Guatemala earthquake shakes Guatemala with a maximum Mercalli intensity of VIII (Severe), killing between 800 and 2,000. Date: April 18, 1902 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 18 π Events on this day in 1902 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1902Guatemala Earthquake Kills 800-2,000, April…
Second Boer War: The Treaty of Vereeniging ends the war and ensures British control of South Africa. Date: May 31, 1902 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 31 π Events on this day in 1902 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1902Spooner Act Passed Authorizing Panama Canal Rights June…
A stand box collapses at Ibrox Park (now Ibrox Stadium) in Glasgow, Scotland, which led to the deaths of 25 and injuries to more than 500 supporters during an international association football match between Scotland and England. Date: April 5, 1902 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 5 π Events on…
The Syracuse Athletic Club defeat the New York Philadelphians, 5β0, in the first indoor professional football game, which was held at Madison Square Garden. Date: December 28, 1902 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on December 28 π Events on this day in 1902 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1902Breaker…