Historical Events
Life of Galileo
Bertolt Brecht's play "Life of Galileo" premieres in Zurich
Famous Birthdays
Ken Norton (1943-2013)
American boxer (WBC heavyweight champion 1978; famous Muhammad Ali trilogy; International Boxing HOF), born in Jacksonville, Illinois
- Lorenzo Sanz, Spanish businessman and football executive (president Real Madrid 1995-2000; owner Málaga CF), born in Madrid, Spain (d. 2020)
- Wanda Young, American pop singer (The Marvelettes - "Please Mr. Postman"; “Don’t Mess With Bill"), born in Eloise, Michigan (d. 2021)
About August 9, 1943
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 8 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Leo
