Historical Events
- 1st pro baseball game (minor league) played under lights
Famous Birthdays
- Petar Šegedin, Croatian novelist (Holy Devil), born in Žrnovo, island of Korčula (d. 1998)
Famous Deaths
- Gaston, Marquis de Gallifet, French general and Minister of War (1899-1900), dies at 79
1909 Highlights
About July 8, 1909
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 113 years, 10 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Cancer
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