Historical Events
Event of Interest
Mayor of Tokyo Yukio Ozaki presents Washington, D.C. with 2,000 cherry trees, which President Taft decides to plant near the Potomac River.
William Howard Taft
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? 111 years, 11 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo