What Happened on August 8, 1911

Historical Events

  • Public Law 62-5 sets the number of representatives in the United States House of Representatives at 435. The law would come into effect in 1913.
  • The millionth patent is filed in the United States Patent Office by Francis Holton for a tubeless vehicle tire.

Famous Birthdays

  • Rosetta LeNoire, American actress (Family Matters, The Brother from Another Planet), born in New York City (d. 2002)

Famous Deaths

  • William P. Frye, American politician (b. 1830)
Died in 1911 1911 Highlights

About August 8, 1911

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 112 years, 8 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Leo