Historical Events
- 1st train to travel the length of New Zealand's North Island 'main trunk line' - the ‘Parliament Special’ leaves Wellington for Auckland to greet US Navy's ‘Great White Fleet’; passengers include Prime Minister Sir Joseph Ward and members of Parliament, trip takes 20.5 hours
1908 Highlights
About August 7, 1908
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 115 years, 8 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
