Historical Events
- 1st bombing on continental US soil at Mount Emily, Oregon during WWII by Japanese planes
- Compulsory work for women, children and old males in Batavia
Famous Birthdays
- Danny Kalb, American blues guitarist (The Blues Project), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 2022)
- Inez Foxx, American R&B singer (Mockingbird), born in Greensboro, North Carolina
- John Linder, American politician (Rep-R-Georgia 1993-2011), born in Deer River, Minnesota
- Luther Simmons, American R&B singer, songwriter and producer (The Main Ingredient - "Everybody Plays The Fool"), born in New York City (d. 2016)
About September 9, 1942
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 7 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo