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What Happened on July 7, 1908

Historical Events

Jennings Bryan Nominated

The Democratic Party meets in Denver at the start of their convention; William Jennings Bryan is nominated as presidential nominee


Famous Birthdays

  • Evert Willem Beth, Dutch mathematician and philosopher (Significs Group), born in Almelo, Netherlands (d. 1964)
  • Harriette Arnow, American novelist and historian (Dollmaker), born in Monticello, Kentucky (d. 1986)
  • Revilo P. Oliver, American right-wing advocate who alleged Lee Harvey Oswald was part of a Soviet conspiracy, born near r Corpus Christi, Texas (d. 1994)

About July 7, 1908

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 116 years and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes

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