Historical Events
- Burgess Shale fossil site - one of most diverse and best-preserved in the world, discovered by Charles Doolittle Walcott in Candaian Rocky Mountains (now British Columbia's Yoho National Park)
Famous Birthdays
- Barry Appleby, British cartoonist (The Gambols), born in Birmingham (d. 1996)
1909 Highlights
About August 30, 1909
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 114 years and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
80-89
Over 90