Ford Puts Millions in the Driving Seat
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Historical Events
- 1st Dutch electric railway in use (Rotterdam-The Hague)
Sports History
Future Baseball Hall of Fame pitcher Jack Chesbro records final victory for the NY Highlanders before waived and claimed by Red Sox; beats Walter Johnson and Washington Senators, 2-1
Model T
Henry Ford introduces the Model T car (costs $825)
1908 History
Famous Birthdays
- Doug Young, Canadian NHL defenceman (Stanley Cup 1936-37, Detroit Red Wings captain), born in Medicine Hat, Alberta (d. 1990)
- Herman D. Koppel, Danish pianist and composer, born in Copenhagen, Denmark (d. 1998)
About October 1, 1908
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 114 years, 8 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
