Saturday August 29, 1908
US date format: 8/29/1908, UK date format: 29/8/1908
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It was Saturday, under the sign of Virgo (see birth chart on August 29, 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 Robert Merle and Jean Michelet.
His First Job, directed by Georges Méliès, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1908
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Movies
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His First Job
Directed by: Georges Méliès
Lost and Found
Directed by: Philip Hunt
Robin Hood
Directed by: Wolfgang Reitherman
The Blue Bird
Directed by: Walter Lang
Stung
Directed by: Benni Diez
Historical Events
Which were the important events of August 29, 1908?
Holidays
- The first day of Thoth - which is the first day of the Egyptian calendar. Thoth is the Ibis-headed god of knowledge.
- Slovakia - Slovak National Uprising Day (1944, against the Nazis)
- Eastern Orthodox Christianity and Roman Catholic Church commemorate the beheading of John the Baptist with a feast day
- 1997 - Judgment Day, from the movie Terminator 2: Judgment Day
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Events
- New York gives a ticker tape parade to returning US Olympians from London.
Famous Birthday
- Robert Merle: French author, sci-fi writer, teacher,...
- Jean Michelet: Norwegian officer and industrialist.
- Henri Drieux: Dernay physician.
Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of August 29, 1908?
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Top #7 songs in the USA
- Arthur Pryor's Band - Red Wing Medley
- Enrico Caruso & Geraldine Farrar & Antonio Scotti & Gina Viafora - La Boheme - Quartetto: Addio, Dolce Svegliare (Farewell, Sweet Love)
- Henry Burr - I Want You
- Enrico Caruso & Louise Homer - Il Trovatore - Ai Nostri Monti (Home to Our Mountains)
- Frank Stanley & Henry Burr - Bye Bye Dearie
- Ada Jones - I Want to Be a Merry, Merry Widow
- Ada Jones & Billy Murray - Smarty
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