Historical Events
Pillar of Fire
Arnold Schoenberg & Tudor's ballet "Pillar of Fire" premieres in NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Douglas Trumbull, American film director (Silent Running, Brainstorm), born in Los Angeles, California
- Eduard Visser, Dutch writer (Fyffes are now called Chiquita)
- Leon Huff, American pianist, songwriter, and "Philadelphia Soul" producer, with Kenny Gamble (Billy Paul - "Me & Mrs Jones"; The O'Jays; Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes), born in Camden, New Jersey
- Roger Chapman, British progressive rock vocalist (Family - "In My Own Time"), born in Leicester, England
Famous Deaths
- Alfred Mombert, German poet, dies at 70
- Kostas Skarvelis, Greek songwriter (b. 1880)
Died in 1942 1942 Highlights
About April 8, 1942
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 82 years and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aries
