What happened on Wednesday March 11, 1908?

About March 11th, 1908, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Pretoria branch of Transvaal University College was established, marking a significant milestone in the educational development of South Africa. This institution would later evolve into the University of Pretoria, becoming a crucial center of higher learning in the region during the early 20th century.
  • Day of the week: March 11th, 1908 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • Popular movie: Tom Sawyer directed by Don Taylor

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March 11, 1908: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 11, 1908:

  • Founding of Transvaal University College in Pretoria The Pretoria branch of Transvaal University College was established, marking a significant milestone in the educational development of South Africa. This institution would later evolve into the University of Pretoria, becoming a crucial center of higher learning in the region during the early 20th century.
  • Death of Benjamin Waugh, Social Reformer Reverend Benjamin Waugh, a prominent American social activist known for his pioneering work in child welfare and advocacy, passed away. Waugh was a key figure in the late 19th-century social reform movement, particularly focused on protecting children's rights and improving their living conditions.

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March 11, 1908: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was March 11, 1908?


March 11, 1908 was a Wednesday and it was the 71st day of the year 1908 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 11, 1908 can also be written as 3/11/1908 in the US and as 11/3/1908 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on March 11, 1908?


Famous people born on March 11, 1908:

  • Lawrence Welk

    Renowned American musician, bandleader, and television personality famous for his champagne music style and popular TV show from the 1950s...

  • André Dalibert

    French singer and actor known for his performances in mid-20th century French entertainment.

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March 11, 1908: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 11, 1908:

  • Benjamin Waugh

    An english activist founded nspcc (d. 1908).

  • Edmondo De Amicis

    Italian journalist, novelist, poet, and short-story writer.

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March 11, 1908: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 11th is Pisces.

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Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 11, 1908: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 11, 1908 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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March 11, 1908: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 11, 1908 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 11, 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 March 11, 1908 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 12:00 pm and setting at 03:20 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 17, 1908 while the next full moon would come on Mar 18, 1908.

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How old is someone born on March 11, 1908?


Someone born on March 11, 1908 is:

116 years 10 months old,

or 1402 months and 10 days old,

or 6097 weeks and 6 days old,

or 42685 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 11, 1908?

There are 49 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 11, 1908?

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