Historical Events
Historic Event
Mayor of Tokyo Yukio Ozaki presents Washington, D.C. with 2,000 cherry trees, which President William Howard Taft decides to plant near the Potomac River.
Famous Birthdays
- Miliza Korjus, Polish actress (Great Waltz), born in Warsaw, Poland (d. 1980)
1909 Highlights
About August 18, 1909
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 113 years, 5 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
Year of the Rat
Year of the Ox
Year of the Tiger
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake