What Happened on July 8, 1911

Historical Events

  • Nan Aspinwall is 1st woman to make solo transcontinenal trip by horse

Wimbledon Men's Tennis

Wimbledon Men's Tennis: Anthony Wilding of New Zealand wins 2nd of 4 consecutive Wimbledon singles titles beating Herbert Roper-Barrett 6-4, 4-6, 2-6, 6-2 ret

Famous Birthdays

  • Gertrude Niesen, American actress, comedian, and songwriter (Start Cheering, Rookies on Parade), born in New York City (d. 1975)
  • Ken Farnes, English cricket fast bowler (15 Tests, 60 wickets, BB 6/96; Essex CCC, Cambridge University CC), born in Leytonstone, England (d. 1941)
Born in 1911

Famous Deaths

  • Ira Erastus Davenport, American magician, claimed to be a spirit medium, dies at 51
1911 Highlights

About July 8, 1911

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 112 years, 8 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Cancer