What Happened on June 20, 1908

Historical Events

Anne of Green Gables

Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery receives her first copy of her novel "Anne of Green Gables" (published April 1908, a bestseller) [1]

Famous Birthdays

  • Billy Werber, American baseball third baseman (World Series 1940; AL stolen base leader 1934, 35, 37; Cincinnati Reds), born in Berwyn Heights, Maryland (d. 2009)

About June 20, 1908

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 115 years, 10 months and 7 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini