Historical Events
- Blockade of Leningrad (St Petersburg) by German forces begins
- Entire Jewish community of Meretsch, Lithuania, is exterminated
Siege of Leningrad
WWII: Siege of Leningrad by German, Finnish, and eventually Spanish troops begins; battle lasted over 28 months, as Russia repels the invasion; well over a million lives
Famous Birthdays
- Alan Feinstein, American actor (Max-Berrengers, Family Tree), born in NYC, New York
Bernie Sanders (82 years old)
American politician (Rep-(Independent)-Vermont 1991-2007, Senator-(I)-Vermont 2007-), born in Brooklyn, New York
- Donald "Dante" Drowty, American singer (The Evergreens), born in Los Angeles, California
About September 8, 1941
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 82 years and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo
