Historical Events
Historic Invention
Alfred Carlton Gilbert's patent for the Erector Set is issued, it becomes one of the most popular toys of all time
Famous Birthdays
- Caitlin Thomas (née Macnamara), British author (Leftover Life to Kill) and the wife of the poet and writer Dylan Thomas, born in Hammersmith, London, England (d. 1994)
Walter Kerr (1913-1996)
American actor, writer (Goldilocks) and Broadway theatre critic, born in Evanston, Illinois
Famous Deaths
- Louis Hémon, French novelist (Maria Chapdelaine), dies at 32
Died in 1913 1913 Highlights
About July 8, 1913
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 110 years, 9 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Cancer
