Page 2: Historical Events In 1908

Jan 17   Ferdinand IV SMJJBFLGRRJ, ruler of Toscane, dies at 72 on this day in history.   

Jan 18   Albert P Morano, (Rep-R-Conn, 1951-59) in the year 1908.   

Jan 18   Frederick Delius' "Brigg Fair," premieres in the year 1908.   

Jan 20   On this day in history ian Peebles, cricketer (Scottish leg-spinner, England 1927-31)   

Jan 21   August Strindberg's "Spoksonaten," premieres in Stockholm on this day in history.   

Jan 21   On this day in history jan 21, A New York City law is passed making it illegal for a woman to smoke in public.   

Jan 21   On this day in history new York City NY regulation makes it illegal for a woman to smoke in public   

Jan 23   Edward Alexander MacDowell, US composer (Indian Suite), dies at 47 in the year 1908.   

Jan 23   On this day in history hubert Nicholson, poet/novelist   

Jan 23   In the year 1908 uS & Great-Britain demand end of abuses in Congo   

Jan 23   US &Great-Britain demand end of abuses in Congo on this day in history.   

Jan 24   On this day in history gen Baden-Powell starts Boy-Scouts   

Jan 24   General Baden-Powell starts Boy-Scouts on this day in history.   

Jan 24   In the year 1908 robert Baden-Powell organizes the first Boy Scout troop in England.   

Jan 25   John Blockx' opera "Baldie" premieres in Antwerp on this day in history.   

Jan 25   In the year 1908 lord Iliffe, English publisher (Coventry Evening Telegraph/Autocar)   

Jan 26   Stephane Grappelli, British (?) jazz/violinist on this day in history.   

Jan 26   In the year 1908 the birth of Stephane Grappelli, French jazz violinist   

Jan 27   Pasiphaë, a satellite of Jupiter, discovered by Melotte in the year 1908.   

Jan 27   In the year 1908 pasiphaë, a satellite of Jupiter, discovered by Melotte   

Jan 27   William Randolph Hearst Jr, newspaper publisher (Hearst Publishing) in the year 1908.   

Jan 28   Hans [Hendrik AJ] Tiemeijer, Dutch actor/director/writer (Fear) in the year 1908.   

Jan 29   Adam Clayton Powell, (Rep-D-NY, 1945-70) in the year 1908.   

Jan 29   In the year 1908 alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, at Cornell University, incorporates   

Jan 29   The birth of Adam Clayton Powell, American politician in the year 1908.   

Jan 31   In the year 1908 rené Simone Mathieu, France, doubles tennis star (Wimbledon 1934)   

Feb 01   In the year 1908 albie Booth, collegiate Hall of Fame football star (Yale)   

Feb 01   In the year 1908 carlos I, King of Portugal (1889-1908), assassinated by mob at 44   

Feb 01   On this day in history king Carlos I of Portugal and his son, Prince Luis Filipe are killed in Terreiro do Paco, Lisbon.   

Feb 02   In the year 1908 anita Garvin, actress (Swiss Miss, Blotto, Charlatan, Hats Off)   

Feb 03   Oddbjorn Hagen, Norway, cross country jumper (Olympic-gold-1936) on this day in history.   

Feb 03   On this day in history supreme Court rules a union boycott violates Sherman Antitrust Act   

Feb 04   Emmanuel "Manny" Klein, trumpeter in the year 1908.   

Feb 06   In the year 1908 amintore Fanfani, premier of Italy   

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Jan 01   Kinue Hitoma, Japan, 800m runner (Oly-silver-1928) was born in the year 1908.   

Jan 02   Ben Grauer, NYC, newscaster (Big Story) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 02   Janis Kepitis, composer was born on this day in history.   

Jan 04   Angela Maria "Geli" Raubal, Austrian nude model/Hitler's lover was born in the year 1908.   

Jan 04   Walther Vanbeselaere, Flemish art historian was born on this day in history.   

Jan 05   In the year 1908 birth of george Dolenz, Trieste Italy, actor (Count of Monte Cristo)   

Jan 06   On this day in history birth of menahem Avidom, composer   

Jan 07   Red Allen, American musician (d. 1967) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 04   Antony Winkler Prins, writer (Groiller Encyclopaedia), dies at 70 in the year 1908.   

Jan 09   Abraham Goldfaden, US Yiddish stage performer (Shulamis), dies at 67 on this day in history.   

Jan 10   On this day in history anna S Barbiers, Dutch actress (Klaasje Zevenster), dies at 65   

Jan 14   On this day in history holger Drachmann, writer, dies   

Jan 17   Ferdinand IV SMJJBFLGRRJ, ruler of Toscane, dies at 72 on this day in history.   

Jan 23   Edward Alexander MacDowell, US composer (Indian Suite), dies at 47 in the year 1908.   

Jan 25   Mikhail Chigorin, Russian chess player (b. 1850) died in the year 1908.   

Feb 01   Carlos I, King of Portugal (1889-1908), assassinated by mob at 44 died on this day in history.