Historical Events
Meeting of Interest
King Edward VII of Britain meets with Emperor Wilhelm of Friedrichshof, Germany; the main point of contention is the increasing size of Germany's navy
Famous Deaths
- Khudiram Bose, Indian freedom fighter (b. 1889)
1908 Highlights
About August 11, 1908
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 114 years, 7 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
