Historical Events
Presidential Convention
The Democratic Party meets in Denver at the start of their convention; William Jennings Bryan is nominated as presidential nominee
Great White Fleet
US Navy's Great White Fleet leaves San Francisco Bay
Famous Birthdays
- Evert Willem Beth, Dutch mathematician and philosopher (Significs Group), born in Almelo, Netherlands (d. 1964)
- Harriette Arnow, American novelist and historian (Dollmaker), born in Monticello, Kentucky (d. 1986)
- Revilo P. Oliver, American professor (d. 1994)
About July 7, 1908
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 115 years, 9 months and 20 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer
