Historical Events
Event of Interest
FDR declares "limited national emergency" due to war in Europe
- General Von Reichenau's panzer division reaches suburbs of Warsaw
Sports History
Indians Bob Feller, 20, is youngest pitcher to win 20 games
- Yanks beat Red Sox 4-1 in 7, game called because of lightning
Famous Birthdays
- Carsten Keller, German field hockey player (Olympic gold 1972), born in Berlin
- Guitar Shorty [David William Kearney], American blues-rock guitarist, singer and songwriter (You Don't Treat Me Right), born in Houston, Texas (d. 2020) [some sources cite Loughman, Florida]
About September 8, 1939
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 83 years and 9 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo
