Historical Events
- Giant Fred (Bonehead) Merkle fails to touch 2nd, causes 3rd out in 9th & disallows winning run (game ends tied, Cubs win replay & pennant)
- University of Alberta opens
Famous Deaths
- Jadwiga Łuszczewska, Polish poet, dies at 74
Died in 1908 1908 Highlights
About September 23, 1908
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 115 years, 9 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
