Famous Birthdays
- Cladys "Jabbo" Smith, American jazz trumpet pioneer, born in Pembroke, Georgia (d. 1991)
Famous Deaths
- François-Auguste Gevaert, Belgian composer (Le diable au moulin), dies at 80
1908 Highlights
About December 24, 1908
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 115 years, 3 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Capricorn
