What happened on Saturday February 22, 1908?

Here's what happened on February 22, 1908:

• First Hudson River Tunnel Opens The first tunnel under the Hudson River was inaugurated, representing a significant engineering achievement that would improve transportation and connectivity between New York and New Jersey. This infrastructure project was a major milestone in urban development and transportation technology.
• Rómulo Betancourt: Venezuelan Political Leader Rómulo Betancourt was a prominent Venezuelan politician who served as President of Venezuela during two significant periods: first from 1945 to 1948, and later from 1958 to 1964. He is considered a key figure in Venezuelan democratic history and played a crucial role in modernizing the country's political landscape.
• Woolworth's First Five Cent Store Opens Frank Woolworth launched his first 'Five Cent Store' in Utica, New York, marking the beginning of what would become a revolutionary retail concept. This store would eventually grow into the famous Woolworth's chain, which transformed American retail shopping in the early 20th century.

Events in 1908

February 22, 1908: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Newspapers from Feb. 22, 1908

February 22, 1908 was a Saturday and it was the 53rd day of the year 1908 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 22, 1908 can also be written as 2/22/1908 in the US and as 22/2/1908 in UK and Europe.

February 22, 1908 in February 1908 calendar

Famous people born on February 22, 1908:

• John Mills

  Renowned British actor who had a distinguished career spanning several decades, winning an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor in 1970 for...

• Rómulo Betancourt

  Influential Venezuelan politician known as the 'Father of Venezuelan Democracy', who served as president from 1945 to 1948 and again from...

Famous people born in 1908

Famous people born on February 22nd

February 22, 1908: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 22, 1908 was I Love You So by Harry Macdonough & Elise Stevenson, according to the music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.

1. Harry Macdonough & Elise Stevenson - I Love You So

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 22nd is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 22, 1908: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 22, 1908 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 22, 1908 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 22, 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 February 22, 1908 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 09:53 pm and setting at 09:59 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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Your place in the Universe on February 22, 1908

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Someone born on February 22, 1908 is:

117 years 4 months old,

or 1408 months and 14 days old,

or 6124 weeks and 1 day old,

or 42869 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 22, 1908?

There are 232 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 22nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 22, 1908?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on February 22, 1908.

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