Historical Events
- Billy Murray hits the charts with "Take Me Outto the Ball Game"
Famous Birthdays
- John Alwyne Kitching, British zoologist (d. 1996)
- John Tuzo Wilson, Canadian geologist (contributions to plate tectonics), born in Ottawa, Ontario (d. 1993)
1908 Highlights
About October 24, 1908
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 114 years, 7 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Scorpio
