Page 2: Historical Events In 1908

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

Jan 18   On this day in history albert P Morano, (Rep-R-Conn, 1951-59)   

Jan 18   On this day in history frederick Delius' "Brigg Fair," premieres   

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

Jan 21   In the year 1908 august Strindberg's "Spoksonaten," premieres in Stockholm   

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   On this day in history edward Alexander MacDowell, US composer (Indian Suite), dies at 47   

Jan 23   Hubert Nicholson, poet/novelist in the year 1908.   

Jan 23   On this day in history uS & Great-Britain demand end of abuses in Congo   

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

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

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

Jan 24   Robert Baden-Powell organizes the first Boy Scout troop in England on this day in history.   

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

Jan 25   Lord Iliffe, English publisher (Coventry Evening Telegraph/Autocar) in the year 1908.   

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

Jan 26   On this day in history the birth of Stephane Grappelli, French jazz violinist   

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

Jan 27   On this day in history pasiphaë, a satellite of Jupiter, discovered by Melotte   

Jan 27   On this day in history william Randolph Hearst Jr, newspaper publisher (Hearst Publishing)   

Jan 28   On this day in history hans [Hendrik AJ] Tiemeijer, Dutch actor/director/writer (Fear)   

Jan 29   In the year 1908 adam Clayton Powell, (Rep-D-NY, 1945-70)   

Jan 29   On this day in history alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, at Cornell University, incorporates   

Jan 29   On this day in history the birth of Adam Clayton Powell, American politician   

Jan 31   René Simone Mathieu, France, doubles tennis star (Wimbledon 1934) in the year 1908.   

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

Feb 01   Carlos I, King of Portugal (1889-1908), assassinated by mob at 44 in the year 1908.   

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

Feb 02   On this day in history 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   In the year 1908 emmanuel "Manny" Klein, trumpeter   

Feb 06   Amintore Fanfani, premier of Italy in the year 1908.   

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

Jan 02   On this day in history birth of ben Grauer, NYC, newscaster (Big Story)   

Jan 02   On this day in history birth of janis Kepitis, composer   

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 in the year 1908.   

Jan 05   George Dolenz, Trieste Italy, actor (Count of Monte Cristo) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 06   Menahem Avidom, composer was born on this day in history.   

Jan 07   On this day in history birth of red Allen, American musician (d. 1967)   

Jan 04   Antony Winkler Prins, writer (Groiller Encyclopaedia), dies at 70 on this day in history.   

Jan 09   On this day in history abraham Goldfaden, US Yiddish stage performer (Shulamis), dies at 67   

Jan 10   In the year 1908 anna S Barbiers, Dutch actress (Klaasje Zevenster), dies at 65   

Jan 14   Holger Drachmann, writer, dies on this day in history.   

Jan 17   In the year 1908 ferdinand IV SMJJBFLGRRJ, ruler of Toscane, dies at 72   

Jan 23   On this day in history edward Alexander MacDowell, US composer (Indian Suite), dies at 47   

Jan 25   In the year 1908 death of mikhail Chigorin, Russian chess player (b. 1850)   

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