Famous Birthdays
- Douglas Townsend, American composer, born in Manhattan, New York (d. 2012)
- Gene Saks, American actor and director (One & Only, Prisoner of 2nd Ave), born in New York City (d. 2015)
- Jerome Hines [Heinz], American operatic bass (I am The Way), born in Hollywood, California (d. 2003)
Famous Deaths
- Pavol Országh Hviezdoslav, Slovak poet (b. 1849)
Died in 1921 1921 Highlights
About November 8, 1921
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 102 years, 5 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Scorpio