New York City passes the Sullivan Ordinance, making it illegal for women to smoke in public, only to have the measure vetoed by the mayor. Date: January 21, 1908 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 21 📅 Events on this day in 1908 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority becomes the first Greek-letter organization founded and established by African American college women. Date: January 15, 1908 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 15 📅 Events on this day in 1908 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Rhoads Opera House fire in Boyertown, Pennsylvania kills 171 people. Date: January 13, 1908 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 13 📅 Events on this day in 1908 📅 On This Day (Today)
Grand Canyon National Monument is created. Date: January 11, 1908 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 11 📅 Events on this day in 1908 📅 On This Day (Today)