Monday 31 August 1908
It was Monday, under the sign of Virgo (see planets position on August 31, 1908). The US president was Theodore Roosevelt (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include William Saroyan and Lab Rachel Katherine Hamilton-Russell ouchere.
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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Holidays:
- Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
- Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
- Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
- Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
- Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus
Famous Birthdays:
- William Saroyan: American writer of short stories, novels and plays who achieved immediate fame in 1934 with a short story.
- Lab Rachel Katherine Hamilton-Russell ouchere: Local historian.
- Peter Conrad Baden: Composer.
- Anne Carlson: Canadian astrologer who joined the AFA 10/1977 in Los Angeles.
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