1908
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| Years : | 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 |
| Centuries: | 19th century · 20th century · 21st century |
| Decades: | 1870s 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s 1930s |
| Years: | 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 |
[edit] Events
- January 1 - A ball signifying New Year's Day drops in New York City's Times Square for the first time.
- January 8 - A train collision occurs in the Park Avenue Tunnel in New York City killing 17, injuring 38 and leading to increased demand for electric trains.
- January 11 - Grand Canyon National Monument is created.
- January 12 - A long-distance radio message is sent from the Eiffel Tower for the first time.
- January 15 - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the first Greek-letter organization by and for Black college women is established.
- January 21 - New York City passes a law, the Sullivan Ordinance, making it illegal for aliens to smoke in public only to be vetoed by the mayor.
- January 24 - Robert Baden-Powell begins the Boy Scout movement.
- February 1 - King Carlos I of Portugal and Crown Prince Luis are shot in Lisbon.
- February 11 - Australia regain The Ashes with a 308 run cricket victory over England.
- February 18 - Japanese immigration to USA forbidden.
- Philippe's, a resturant opens in Los Angeles.
