Historical Events
- Common Chiefs of staff meet in Quebec
- US amphibians land at St Agata on North coast of Sicily
- Vegetables & fruit rationed in Holland
Famous Birthdays
- Daniel Börtz, Swedish classical composer, born in Hässleholm, Sweden
- Jean-Claude Marty, French rugby league winger (13 Tests; FC Lézignan XIII, Racing Club Albi XIII), born in Carcassonne, France (d. 2023)
About August 8, 1943
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 8 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
