Historical Events
- 200 Jews escape Mir Ghetto in Poland
Appointment of Interest
General Bernard Montgomery appointed commander British 8th Army in North Africa
Event of Interest
Henry J. Kaiser opens the Kaiser Richmond Field Hospital for Kaiser Shipyards in Richmond, California, pioneering the Kaiser Permanente health care model
Famous Birthdays
- Betsey Johnson, American fashion designer (1971 Winnie Award), born in Wethersfield, Connecticut
- Giovanni Lodetti, Italian soccer midfielder (17 caps; AC Milan, Sampdoria, Foggia, Novara), born in Caselle Lurani, Italy (d. 2023)
- Norbert Putnam, American session bassist (Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section), and record producer (Jimmy Buffett; Dan Fogelberg; Joan Baez), born in Florence, Alabama
- Speedy Duncan, American football cornerback (Pro Bowl 1971; AFL All-Star 1965, 66, 67; SD Chargers, Washington Redskins), born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama (d. 2021)
About August 10, 1942
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 8 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo
