1908 facts for kids
| Millennium: | 2nd millennium |
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| Centuries: | 19th century – 20th century – 21st century |
| Decades: | 1870s 1880s 1890s – 1900s – 1910s 1920s 1930s |
| Years: | 1905 1906 1907 – 1908 – 1909 1910 1911 |
1908 was a special year because it was a leap year starting on Wednesday in the Gregorian calendar. This means it had 366 days instead of the usual 365. Many important things happened around the world in 1908!
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Key Events of 1908
January: New Beginnings and Big Ideas
- January 1 – The very first New Year's Day ball dropped in New York City's Times Square. This tradition still happens every year!
- January 8 – A train crash happened in the Park Avenue Tunnel in New York City. This sad event led to people wanting safer, electric trains.
- January 11 – The amazing Grand Canyon National Monument was created. It protects a huge, beautiful canyon in the United States.
- January 12 – The Eiffel Tower in Paris sent its first long-distance radio message. This was a big step for communication!
- January 15 – Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority was started. It was the first Greek-letter group for Black college women.
- January 24 – Robert Baden-Powell began the Boy Scout movement. This group helps young people learn skills and become good citizens.
February: Changes and Sports
- February 1 – King Carlos I of Portugal and his son, Crown Prince Luis, were shot in Lisbon. This was a very sad event for Portugal.
- February 11 – In cricket, Australia won The Ashes back from England. They had a big victory with 308 runs.
- February 18 – A rule was made that stopped Japanese immigration to USA for a while. This was a big change for many families.
- Two scientists, Ilya Ilyich Mechnikov from Russia and Paul Ehrlich from Germany, won the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. They were honored for their important work in understanding how our bodies fight off sickness.
Notable Births in 1908
Many people who would become famous were born in 1908.
- February 23 – William McMahon was born. He later became the Prime Minister of Australia.
- May 31 – Don Ameche, an American actor, was born. He starred in many movies.
- August 27 – Lyndon B. Johnson was born. He later became the 36th President of the United States.
Images for kids
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June 30: The Tunguska event happened. This photo shows evidence 21 years later.
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July: The 1908 Summer Olympics took place in London.
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October 1: The Ford Model T car was launched.
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Arturo de Córdova
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Lupe Vélez
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Sir Don Bradman
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Prince Yamashina Kikumaro
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Servant of God John Berthier
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Emperor Guangxu of China
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See also
In Spanish: 1908 para niños
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