Historical Events
Internment of Japanese Americans
Congress advises FDR that, Americans of Japanese descent should be locked up en masse so they wouldn't oppose the US war effort
Danses Concertantes
Igor Stravinsky's orchestral piece "Danses Concertantes" premieres in Los Angeles, California
- Japanese armored barges cross Strait of Johore to attack Singapore (WWII)
Hitler Appoints Speer
Nazi architect Albert Speer appointed Minister of Armaments by Adolf Hitler after death of Fritz Todt in a plane crash
Famous Birthdays
- Fritz Peterson, American baseball pitcher (NY Yankees), born in Chicago, Illinois
- Robert Klein, American comedian and actor (Hooper, Deadly Rivals), born in The Bronx, New York
- Terry Melcher [Terrence Jorden], American record producer and musician, Doris Day's son (The Rip Chords; The Byrds), born in New York City (d. 2004)
Famous Deaths
- Fritz Todt, German construction engineer, Reich Minister for Armaments and Munitions Reichs minister and Head of the Organization Todt, dies in a plane crash at 50
Died in 1942 1942 Highlights
About February 8, 1942
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 2 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aquarius
