Historical Events
- Chełmno extermination camp opens, 50 kilometres from Łódź, Poland
- London: Dutch government-in-exile declares war on Japan
- Russian 16th army recaptures Krijukovo
- San Francisco 1st blackout, at 6:15 PM
- US and Britain declare war on Japan, US enters World War II
Event of Interest
US President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivers "Day of Infamy" speech to US Congress a day after the bombing of Pearl Harbor
1941 History
Famous Birthdays
- Albert J Evenhuis, Dutch undersecretary of Economic (VVD)
- Ed Brinkman, American baseball player
- Geoff Hurst, English soccer striker (49 caps; FIFA World Cup 1966; West Ham United 411 games, Stoke City), born in Ashton-under-Lyne, England
- Randall "Duke" Cunningham, US Navy fighter pilot and Congressman
Famous Deaths
- Frank "Pop" Morgenweck, American Basketball HOF contributor (team owner/coach in 18 cities), dies at 66
About December 8, 1941
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 3 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Sagittarius
