Your place in the Universe on 1908
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Get your map!1908 (MCMVIII in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1908th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1908 a year special to you? Discover what 1908 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1908, 1908 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1908, how old is someone born in 1908 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1908.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1908 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
In 1908, Theodore Roosevelt (Republican) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from September 14, 1901 to March 04, 1909. His administration built the Panama Canal and pursued progressive policies like trust-busting and conservation.
In 1908, Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman (Liberal) was the UK Prime Minister until April 03, 1908; on April 08, 1908 H. H. Asquith (Liberal) was appointed as the new UK Prime Minister.
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1908 was Pope Pius X who had held the papacy since 1903. His pontificate is known for his liturgical reforms, promotion of early Communion for children, and opposition to modernist interpretations of Catholic doctrine.
The number 1 song in the USA in 1908, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was School Days by Albert Campbell
The most popular movie and box office hit was The Fairylogue and Radio-Plays by Francis Boggs, Otis Turner
Someone born in 1908 is 117 years old this year.
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According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1908 was the Year of the Monkey.
Discover Zodiac Sign Characteristics and Personality Traits of people born under the Monkey sign.