Historical Events
- The German Reichstag adopts a progressive social law restricting hours of factory work by young people and women
Famous Birthdays
- William Edward Hanford, American chemist (discovered process of making polyurethanes), born in Bristol, Pennsylvania (d. 1996) [1]
Famous Deaths
- William Harvey Carney, American Civil War soldier (first African-American to be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor), dies of injuries sustained in an elevator accident at 68
Died in 1908 1908 Highlights
About December 9, 1908
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 115 years, 4 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Sagittarius
