What happened on Friday October 09, 1908?

Here's what happened on October 09, 1908:

• Wilbur Wright's First Flight in France On this historic day, Wilbur Wright successfully demonstrated the first controlled, powered flight in Europe, marking a significant milestone in aviation history. His precise aerial maneuvers showcased the Wright brothers' groundbreaking aeronautical engineering and helped establish international recognition for their revolutionary aircraft technology.
• Founding of American Messenger Company The American Messenger Company was established in Washington state, laying the groundwork for what would eventually become United Parcel Service (UPS), a global logistics and package delivery giant that would revolutionize shipping and transportation.
• Hoover Company Acquires Vacuum Cleaner Patent The Hoover Company of Canton, Ohio, strategically acquired manufacturing rights to James M. Spangler's upright portable vacuum cleaner patent, a pivotal moment that would transform household cleaning technology and establish Hoover as a dominant force in home appliances.
• The Great Storm of 1908 Strikes Bristol Channel A powerful and devastating storm began battering the Bristol Channel, continuing into the morning of September 2nd. This meteorological event likely caused significant damage and disruption to coastal communities in the region.

Events in 1908

October 09, 1908: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Oct. 09, 1908

Newspapers from Oct. 09, 1908

October 09, 1908 was a Friday and it was the 283rd day of the year 1908 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 09, 1908 can also be written as 10/9/1908 in the US and as 9/10/1908 in UK and Europe.

October 09, 1908 in October 1908 calendar

Famous people born on October 09, 1908:

• Jacques Tati[scheff]

  Legendary French filmmaker, actor, and comedian known for his innovative and visually distinctive comedic films like 'Playtime' and...

• Werner von Haeften

  German military officer who was a key member of the July 20 plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler, ultimately executed for his role in the...

• Lee Wiley

  Renowned American jazz singer of the swing era, known for her distinctive vocal style and influential recordings in the 1930s and 1940s.

Famous people born in 1908

Famous people born on October 9th

October 09, 1908: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 09, 1908 was Any Old Port in a Storm by Frank Stanley, according to the music chart for the week October 5th and October 11th.

1. Frank Stanley - Any Old Port in a Storm
2. Eddie Morton - Don't Take Me Home

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 9th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 09, 1908: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 09, 1908 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 09, 1908 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 09, 1908 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on October 09, 1908 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 05:46 pm and setting at 06:39 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 10, 1908 while the next full moon would come on Nov 08, 1908.

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Your place in the Universe on October 09, 1908

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Someone born on October 09, 1908 is:

116 years 3 months old,

or 1395 months and 12 days old,

or 6067 weeks and 4 days old,

or 42473 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 09, 1908?

There are 261 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 09, 1908?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on October 09, 1908.

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