Historical Events
Quantum Theory of Light
Albert Einstein presents his quantum theory of light
- Liberal candidate Jose Miguel Gomez wins national elections for president in Cuba
- Oscar Strauss' musical "Der tapfere Soldat" premieres in Vienna
Famous Birthdays
- Harrison Salisbury, American journalist and author (New York Times correspondent in Moscow), born in Minneapolis, Minnesota (d. 1993)
Famous Deaths
- Kwang-siu, emperor of China, dies
1908 Highlights
About November 14, 1908
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 115 years, 4 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Scorpio