January 1908

Wednesday 01:

1908 - The first payments of old-age pensions were made in Britain, with persons over 70 receiving five shillings (25p) a week.

Wednesday 08:

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.

Saturday 11:

Grand Canyon National Monument is created.

Sunday 12:

A long-distance radio message is sent from the Eiffel Tower for the first time.

Wednesday 15:

Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, the first Greek-letter organization by and for Black college women is established.

Tuesday 21:

New York City passes a law, the Sullivan Ordinance, making it illegal for women to smoke in public only to be vetoed by the mayor.

Friday 24:

Robert Baden-Powell begins the Boy Scout movement.