Historical Events
Cy Young Celebrated
Future Baseball HOF pitcher Cy Young's career is celebrated with special day in his name in Boston; he pitches briefly for Red Sox against an All-Star team
Edward VII meets Franz Joseph
King Edward VII of Great Britain meets with Emperor Franz Joseph of Austria at Ischl; the King tries to persuade the Emperor to advise Germany against aggressive (anti-British) policies
Famous Birthdays
- Gene Raymond [Raymond Guion], American actor (Paris 7000, Love on a Bet, Fireside Theater), born in New York City (d. 1998)
Famous Deaths
- Ira D. Sankey, American evangelist, singer, composer and publisher (Gospel Hymns and Sacred Songs), dies at 67
Died in 1908 1908 Highlights
About August 13, 1908
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 115 years, 8 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
