March 1908 calendar
Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in March 1908.
The US president was Theodore Roosevelt (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman (Liberal), Pope Pius X was leading the Catholic Church.
But much more happened on March 1908: find out below
Historical Events
Which were the important events of March 1908?
Events
- 04 Mar 1908 The Collinwood School Fire, Collinwood near Cleveland, Ohio, kills 174 people.
- 07 Mar 1908 Cincinnati Mayor Mark Breith stood before city council and announced that, "women are not physically fit to operate automobiles".
- 08 Mar 1908 Collingwood Elementary (Cleveland) burns, kills 173 kids and two teachers.
- 12 Mar 1908 Stanley Cup: MontrTal Wanderers sweep Winnipeg Maple Leafs in two games.
- 14 Mar 1908 Stanley Cup: MontrTal Wanderers beat Toronto Trolley Leaguers, 6-4.
- 17 Mar 1908 Quickest world heavyweight title fight (Tommy Burns knocks out Jem Roche in 88 seconds).
- 23 Mar 1908 American diplomat Durham Stevens is attacked by Korean assassins Jeon Myeong-un and Jang In-hwan, leading to his death in a hospital two days later.
- 09 Mar 1908 Inter Milan was founded on , following a schism from A.C. Milan.
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in March 1908?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
- Helene Noldi - Vilia Song
- Billy Murray - Dixie Dan
- Ada Jones & Billy Murray - I Could Learn to Love You When You Smile, Smile, Smile
- Billy Murray - I'm Afraid to Come Home in the Dark
- Albert Campbell - School Days
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
