Historical Events
- 8th Heisman Trophy Award: Frank Sinkwich, Georgia (HB)
Famous Birthdays
- (Frederick) "Toots" Hibbert, Jamaican singer-songwriter (The Maytals - "Pressure Drop"), born in May Pen, Jamaica (d. 2020)
- Bobby Elliott, British rock drummer (The Hollies), born in Burnley, Lancashire
- Hemant Kanitkar, cricketer (batted in two Tests India v WI 1974)
- Mario Savio, American political activist, born in NYC, New York (d. 1996)
Famous Deaths
Albert Kahn (1869-1942)
American architect known as the "architect of Detroit", dies at 73
1942 Highlights
About December 8, 1942
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 5 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Sagittarius
