Historical Events
- US invades Japanese-held Korea
Famous Birthdays
- Kelly Groucutt, English musician (Electric Light Orchestra), born in Coseley, England (d. 2009)
- Lem Barney, American Pro Football HOF cornerback (NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year 1967; 7 x Pro Bowl; First-team All-Pro 1968, 69; Detroit Lions), born in Gulfport, Mississippi
- Rogie Vachon, Canadian NHL goalie (Canadiens, Kings, Vezina-1968), born in Quebec
- Ron "Pigpen" McKernan, American rock singer, harmonica player, and occasional keyboardist (Grateful Dead, 1965-72), born in San Bruno, California (d. 1973)
About September 8, 1945
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 7 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo
