1908

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[edit] Events

  • January 1 - A ball signifying New Year's Day drops in New York City's Times Square for the first time.
  • January 8 - A train collision occurs in the Park Avenue Tunnel in New York City killing 17, injuring 38 and leading to increased demand for electric trains.
  • January 11 - Grand Canyon National Monument is created.
  • January 12 - A long-distance radio message is sent from the Eiffel Tower for the first time.
  • January 15 - Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the first Greek-letter organization by and for Black college women is established.
  • January 21 - New York City passes a law, the Sullivan Ordinance, making it illegal for aliens to smoke in public only to be vetoed by the mayor.
  • January 24 - Robert Baden-Powell begins the Boy Scout movement.
  • February 1 - King Carlos I of Portugal and Crown Prince Luis are shot in Lisbon.
  • February 11 - Australia regain The Ashes with a 308 run cricket victory over England.
  • February 18 - Japanese immigration to USA forbidden.
  • Philippe's, a resturant opens in Los Angeles.