Thursday September 17, 1908
US date format: 9/17/1908, UK date format: 17/9/1908
It was Thursday, under the sign of Virgo (see zodiac on September 17, 1908). The US president was Theodore Roosevelt (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was H. H. Asquith (Liberal), Pope Pius X was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Franz J A Grothe and John Creasey.
In that special week of September people in US were listening to Over the Hills and Far Away by Harry Macdonough & John Bieling.
Not Guilty, directed by , was one of the most viewed movie released in 1908
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 1908, at September 17 across the years or at September 1908 calendar.
Historical Events
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Holidays
- RC Saints - Feasts of Saint Lambert (martyr), Hildegard of Bingen
- United States - Constitution Day (observed on the previous Friday if it falls in a weekend), Citizenship Day, Von Steuben Day
- Netherlands - Operation Market Garden is still remembered with parachuting and dedications on this day.
- Also see September 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
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Events
- The Wright Flyer flown by Orville Wright, with Lieutenant Thomas Selfridge as passenger, crashes killing Selfridge. He becomes the first airplane fatality.
Famous Birthday
German composer.
English author and politician (d. 1973).
Georgian-Armenian architect and educator...
Famous Deaths
Earlier US aviator, 1st to die in an air...
First Lieutenant in the U.S.
Canadian cartoonist (Born 1852).
Movies
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Not Guilty
Release year: 1908
His First Job
Release year: 1908
Directed by: Georges Méliès
Lost and Found
Release year: 1908
Directed by: Philip Hunt
Robin Hood
Release year: 1908
Directed by: Wolfgang Reitherman
The Blue Bird
Release year: 1908
Directed by: Walter Lang
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Music charts
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Top #1 songs in the USA
- Harry Macdonough & John Bieling - Over the Hills and Far Away
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TV Series
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How old am I?
If September 17, 1908 is your birthday find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long it takes for your next birthday.
Magazine Covers
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Books
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Videogames
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Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on September 17, 1908?
On September 17, 1908 the day of the week was Thursday.
What zodiac sign is September 17, 1908?
On September 17, 1908 the zodiac sign was Virgo.
Who was the US President on September 17, 1908?
On September 17, 1908 the US President was Theodore Roosevelt (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 17, 1908?
On September 17, 1908 the UK Prime Minister was H. H. Asquith (Liberal).
Who was the Pope on September 17, 1908?
On September 17, 1908 Pope Pius X was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on September 17, 1908?
On September 17, 1908 several famous people were born including, Franz J A Grothe, John Creasey, Rafael Israelyan.
Which famous people died on September 17, 1908?
Famous people died on September 17, 1908 include, Thomas E Selfridge, Thomas Selfridge, Henri Julien.
