1901 1903

What Happened This Year 1902

All Events 30 Births 290 Deaths 69

Born in 1902

Arnold Pihlak

Professional footballer, played for Estonia

Born

1902 124 years ago

Died

November 1st, 1985 40 years ago — 83 years old

A footballer played primarily as a midfielder. Represented the Estonia national team during the early years of its independence. Had a career that included stints with several clubs in England, playing in lower leagues and contributing to team efforts. Became a prominent figure in Estonian football during the 1920s and 1930s.

Hans Biebow

German SS officer during WWII

Born

1902 124 years ago

Died

April 24th, 1947 78 years ago — 45 years old

Served as an SS officer during World War II. Involved in various administrative and operational roles within the Nazi regime. Managed the Jewish ghetto in Łódź, Poland, overseeing deportations and the implementation of Nazi policies concerning the Jewish population. Played a significant role in the administration of forced labor and exploitation of ghetto inhabitants until the dissolution of the ghetto.