Historical Events
- SOS 1st used by an American ship, Arapahoe, off Cape Hatteras, NC
- Warren Bardsley (136 & 130) 1st to get twin tons in a Test
Famous Birthdays
- Gaston Gilbert Litaize, composer
- Hugo Buchthal, art historian
- Jean Lancaster, director (WRNS)
1909 Highlights
About August 11, 1909
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 111 years, 3 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo