Historical Events
- British De Havilland DH108-fighter flies faster than sound
Famous Birthdays
- Great Kabuki [Akihisa Yone Yoshi Mera], Japanese wrestler (NWA/NJPW/WAR/SWS), born in Nobeoka, Miyazaki, Japan
- Lynn [Lorraine] Abbey, American sci-fi author (Black Flame), born in Peekskill, New York
Famous Deaths
- Thomas Mofolo, Lesotho writer (b. 1876)
Died in 1948 1948 Highlights
About September 8, 1948
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 7 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Virgo
