What Happened on May 24, 1908

Historical Events

  • Belgium Catholic socialist/liberal parliamentary election
  • John Masefields "Tragedy of Nan" premieres in London

Famous Birthdays

  • Krešimir Fribec, Croatian composer, born in Daruvar, Croatia (d. 1996)
  • Michael Roberts, English historian ("The Military Revolution: 1560-1660"), born in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire (d. 1996)
Born in 1908

Famous Deaths

  • Old Tom Morris, Scottish golfer (British Open 1861-62, 64, 67), dies as result of a fall at 86
1908 Highlights

About May 24, 1908

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 115 years, 10 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes

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