Yesterday is history. Tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift.

What Happened on July 22, 1908

Famous Birthdays

  • Amy Vanderbilt, American authority on etiquette ("Complete Book of Etiquette"; "Complete Cook Book"), born in New York City (d. 1974)

Famous Deaths

  • William Randal Cremer, English politician and pacifist (International Arbitration League, 1903 Nobel Peace Prize), dies at 80
Died in 1908 1908 Highlights

About July 22, 1908

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 115 years, 11 months and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer