Famous Birthdays
- Yousuf Karsh, American Canadian portrait photographer (Life Magazine), born in Mardin, Ottoman Empire (d. 2002)
Famous Deaths
- Eduard Wachmann, Romanian composer, conductor and university professor, dies at 72
- Francois A. Gevaert, Belgium Dutch composer (Diable au Moulin), dies at 68
1908 Highlights
About December 23, 1908
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 114 years, 5 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn
