What happened on Saturday July 25, 1908?

Here's what happened on July 25, 1908:

• Founding of Ajinomoto and Discovery of MSG On July 25, 1908, Kikunae Ikeda, a professor at Tokyo Imperial University, made a groundbreaking scientific and culinary discovery. He identified monosodium glutamate (MSG) as a key flavor-enhancing ingredient in traditional Japanese konbu (kelp) soup stock. Recognizing the commercial potential, Ikeda not only patented the manufacturing process but also founded Ajinomoto, a company that would become a global leader in food additives and seasonings. This discovery revolutionized food science and introduced umami, the fifth basic taste, to the world's culinary understanding.

Events in 1908

July 25, 1908: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 25, 1908

Newspapers from Jul. 25, 1908

July 25, 1908 was a Saturday and it was the 207th day of the year 1908 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 25, 1908 can also be written as 7/25/1908 in the US and as 25/7/1908 in UK and Europe.

July 25, 1908 in July 1908 calendar

Famous people born on July 25, 1908:

• Jack Gilford

  Jack Gilford was a renowned American character actor known for his comedic roles and distinctive performances in film and theater.

• Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer

  Semmangudi Srinivasa Iyer was a renowned Carnatic classical musician and composer who significantly influenced Indian classical music.

• Ambroise-Marie Carré

  Ambroise-Marie Carré was a French Catholic priest, author, and member of the prestigious Académie Française, contributing to French...

• Joseph Mitchell

  Joseph Mitchell was an influential American writer known for his long-form journalism and vivid portraits of New York City life.

Famous people born in 1908

Famous people born on July 25th

Famous people died on July 25, 1908:

• Ezio Marchi

Famous people who died in 1908

Famous people who died on July 25th

July 25, 1908: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 25, 1908 was Kiss Duet by Henry Burr, according to the music chart for the week July 20th and July 26th.

1. Henry Burr - Kiss Duet
2. Arthur Collins & Byron Harlan - Honey, Won't You Please Come Down?
3. Prince's Orchestra - Summertime Medley
4. Enrico Caruso - Rigoletto - La Donna E' Mobile (Woman is Fickle)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 25th is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 25, 1908: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 25, 1908 is Monkey and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 25, 1908 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 25, 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 July 25, 1908 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 02:14 am and setting at 06:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 13, 1908 while the next full moon would come on Aug 12, 1908.

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Your place in the Universe on July 25, 1908

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Someone born on July 25, 1908 is:

116 years 9 months old,

or 1401 months and 16 days old,

or 6094 weeks and 1 day old,

or 42659 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 25, 1908?

There are 75 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 25, 1908?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on July 25, 1908.

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