What Happened on November 12, 1908

Historical Events

Andrew Fisher assumes the position of prime minister for what turns out to be a short-lived second Labour government, Australia

Austrian SS commandant of the Płaszów concentration camp, born in Vienna, Austria

Hans Werner Richter, German author (Socially Responsible Cinema, Gruppe 47), born in Neu Sallenthin, Usedom (d. 1993)

American lawyer, jurist and 100th Supreme Court Justice (1970-94) who authored the Court's opinion in Roe v. Wade, born in Nashville, Illinois

Shamus Culhane, American animator (Fleischer Studios, Disney Studios), born in Ware, Massachusetts (d. 1996)

William Keith Brooks, American marine zoologist (anatomy and embryology of marine animals), dies at 60

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 115 years, 5 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes

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