Famous Birthdays
- Van Heflin [Emmett Evan Heflin Jr], American stage, screen, and radio actor (Johnny Eager; Shane; Madame Bovary; 3:10 to Yuma), born in Walters, Oklahoma (d. 1971)
- Victor Babin, Russian-American concert pianist (Vronsky & Babin), composer, and educator (Cleveland Institute, 1961-72), born in Moscow, Russia (d. 1972)
Famous Deaths
- Augustus Le Plongeon, French-American photographer and antiquitarian, dies at 83
Died in 1908 1908 Highlights
About December 13, 1908
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 115 years, 4 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Sagittarius
