Historical Events
Radio History
Comedy duo Abbott and Costello launch their weekly radio show
- Fight at Matanikau, Guadalcanal (John Hersey-Into the Valley)
Famous Deaths
- Sergei Chaplygin, Russian physicist and engineer, dies at 73
About October 8, 1942
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 5 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
