1908 in Wales

This article is about the particular significance of the year 1908 to Wales and its people.

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3 January - Formal opening of the residence at St Deiniol's Library.
March - Frank Mason, editor of the Tenby Observer, challenges the local council's right to ban him from their meetings. The Admission of the Press Act, 1908 is passed as a result.
5 March - Edgeworth David leads the party attempting the ascent of Mount Erebus in the Antarctic.
1 September - The barque Amazon sinks off Margam Sands, with the loss of 18 crew.
The South Wales Miners' Federation becomes affiliated to the Labour Party.
The Coal Mines Regulation Act, 1908 ("Eight Hours Act") limits the amount of time spent by coal miners underground.
John Ballinger becomes first librarian of the National Library of Wales.
A factory for making artificial silk opens at Greenfield in north-east Wales.

David Evans becomes professor of the Music department at University of Wales, Cardiff.

Boxing
- 24 February - Jim Driscoll wins the Commonwealth featherweight title.
Rugby League
- 1 January - The first-ever international match is held at Aberdare, where Wales defeat New Zealand 9 - 8.