Famous Birthdays
- Bill Voce, English cricket fast bowler (27 Tests, 98 wickets, BB 7/70; Nottinghamshire CCC), born in Annesley Woodhouse, England (d. 1984)
Famous Deaths
- William Miller, American Brigadier General (Confederate Army), dies at 89
1909 Highlights
About August 8, 1909
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 113 years, 9 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo
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