What Happened on February 23, 1908

Famous Birthdays

  • Ray Brown, American Baseball HOF pitcher (NgL World Series 1943, 44; Triple Crown 1938; Homestead Grays), born in Alger, Ohio (d. 1965)
  • William McMahon, 20th Prime Minister of Australia (Liberal: 1971-72), born in Redfern, New South Wales (d. 1988)

Famous Deaths

  • Johannes Friedrich August von Esmarch, German surgeon (b. 1823)
Died in 1908 1908 Highlights

About February 23, 1908

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 116 years, 2 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes

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