What Happened on November 8, 1934

Historical Events

  • Ford Frick, NL publicity director, is named league president

Famous Birthdays

  • Doc Green, American pop baritone vocalist (The Drifters - "Under the Boardwalk"; "Up on the Roof"), born in New York City (d. 1989)
  • Roberta Hazard, American retired Rear Admiral (US Navy), born in Boston, Massachusetts (d. 2017)

Famous Deaths

  • Carlos Chagas, Brazilian sanitary physician, dies at 55
  • James Mark Baldwin, American Philosopher and Psychologist, dies at 73
Died in 1934 1934 Highlights

About November 8, 1934

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 89 years, 5 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Scorpio