Famous Birthdays
- Alan Gratzer, rock drummer (Reo Speedwagon), born in Syracuse, New York
- Bille August, Danish director (Best Intentions, Twist & Shout), born in Brede, Denmark
- Henrik S. Järrel, Swedish politician, born in Stockholm, Sweden
- Joe Bouchard, American guitarist and bassist, born in Watertown, New York
- Michel Pagliaro, Canadian rock singer, born in Montreal, Quebec
- Sharon Stouder, American 100m butterfly swimmer (Olympic gold 1964), born in Altadena, California (d. 2013)
Famous Deaths
- Edgar Kennedy, American silent and sound screen character actor famous for his 'slow burn' (Laurel & Hardy films; Duck Soup; "Average Man" shorts) and director (From Soup to Nuts), dies of throat cancer at 58
1948 Highlights
About November 9, 1948
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 75 years, 4 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Scorpio