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1908 Your chance to see what was in the news during the year that you were born |
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Major Events of 1908 Ford Model T. introduced.  The first ever beauty contest is held in Folkestone, England. Devastating earthquake hits Messina, killing 100,000. "Young Turk" revolution in Ottoman Empire. Bulgaria declares independence from Ottoman Empire. Bosnia-Herzegovnia annexed by Austro-Hungary. Crete votes for union with Greece (union is not fully effected until 1913). "Tunguska Event" - meteor impact in Siberia. The explosion is equivalent to 1,000 Hiroshma bombs. SOS becomes the standard radio distress symbol. Mother's Day is celebrated for the first time.  Sixteenth Amendment to US Constitution (authorizing Federal government to collect income tax) is ratified. Seventeenth Amendment to US Constitution, requiring direct election of senators, is ratified. Back To Year Index
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