Historical Events
- 15 German JU-88's sink Italian flag ship Rome
Event of Interest
Lieutenant-General Omar Bradley flies from Algiers to Marrakech/Prestwick
- US, British & French troops land in Salerno (operation Avalanche)
Famous Birthdays
- Larry Hosford, American folk singer-songwriter (The King Takes The Queen), born in Salinas, California (d. 2016)
About September 9, 1943
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 7 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Virgo
