Historical Events
- 1st WW II American expeditionary force lands in Africa (Gold Coast)
Event of Interest
Adolf Hitler proclaims fall of Stalingrad from Munich beer hall
Event of Interest
Operation Torch; began as US and British forces under Eisenhower land in French North Africa
- Vichy-France drops diplomatic relations with US
Famous Birthdays
Ángel Cordero Jr. (80 years old)
Puerto Rican jockey (Kentucky Derby 1974, 76, 85; US Racing Hall of Fame), born in Santurce, Puerto Rico
- Gerald Alston, American singer (Manhattans-Crazy), born in Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina
About November 8, 1942
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 4 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Scorpio
