Today in History for 8th May 1943

Historical Events

Events 1 - 2 of 2

- 69th Preakness: Johnny Longden aboard Count Fleet wins in 1:57.4
- Adm Cunningham of Brit fleet: "Sink, burn & destroy; let nothing pass"

Famous Birthdays

Birthdays 1 - 3 of 3

- Paul Samwell-Smith, rocker (Yardbirds-For Your Love)
- Rick Samwell-Smith, rocker (Yardbirds-For Your Love)
- Toni Tennille, Montgomery Ala, female Beachboy (Capt & Tennille)

Famous Deaths

Deaths 1 - 1 of 1

- Mordicai Anielewicz, commander of Warsaw ghetto uprising, killed

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