Historical Events
- Chełmno extermination camp opens, 50 kilometres from Łódź, Poland
- London: Dutch government-in-exile declares war on Japan
- Russian 16th army recaptures Krijukovo
- San Francisco 1st blackout, at 6:15 PM
- US and Britain declare war on Japan, US enters World War II
FDR’s Day of Infamy Speech
US President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivers his famous "Day of Infamy" speech to a joint session of Congress a day after the bombing of Pearl Harbor
1941 History
Famous Birthdays
- Albert J Evenhuis, Dutch undersecretary of Economic (VVD)
- Bob Brown, American College-Pro Football HOF offensive tackle (University of Nebraska; 5 × First-team All-Pro; 6 x Pro-Bowl; Philadelphia Eagles, LA Rams, Oakland Raiders), born in Cleveland, Ohio (d. 2023)
- Ed Brinkman, American baseball player
- Geoff Hurst, English soccer striker (49 caps; FIFA World Cup 1966; West Ham United 411 games, Stoke City), born in Ashton-under-Lyne, England
- Randall "Duke" Cunningham, US Navy fighter pilot and Congressman
Famous Deaths
- Frank "Pop" Morgenweck, American Basketball HOF contributor (team owner/coach in 18 cities), dies at 66
1941 Highlights
About December 8, 1941
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 4 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Sagittarius
