Historical Events
- 1st V-2 rockets land in London & Antwerp
- Russians march into Bulgaria; Bulgaria declares war on Germany
Famous Birthdays
- Peter Bellamy, English folk singer, born in Bournemouth, England (d. 1991)
Famous Deaths
- Jan van Gilse, Dutch composer (Frau Helga von Staveren; Thijl), conductor, and anti-Nazi resistance fighter, dies of pneumonia at 63
Died in 1944 1944 Highlights
About September 8, 1944
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 7 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo
