Historical Events
- Jean Giraudoux' "Amphitryon '38" premieres in Paris
Famous Birthdays
- António Castanheira Neves, Portuguese philosopher, born in Tábua, Portugal
- Bert Berns, American songwriter ("Twist And Shout"; "Piece Of My Heart"; "Hang On Sloopy") and producer ("Under The Boardwalk"; "Brown-Eyed Girl"), born in The Bronx, New York (d. 1967)
- Bobby Bowden, American College Football Hall of Fame coach (Florida State 1976-2009; National C'ship 1993, 99), born in Birmingham, Alabama (d. 2021)
- Trevor McMahon, New Zealand cricket wicket-keeper (v India & Pak 1955-56), born in Wellington, New Zealand
About November 8, 1929
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 94 years, 5 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Scorpio
