8 November 1942 November 7, 2012 Author: Staff United States and United Kingdom forces land in French North Africa during Operation Torch Famous Words of Inspiration..."We know life is futile. A man who considers that his life is of very wonderful importance is awfully close to a padded cell." Clarence Darrow — Click here for more from Clarence Darrow Related posts: 8 October 1968 15 November 1942 11 October 1942 19 July 1942 8 August 1942 23 August 1942 21 September 1942 10 September 1961 2 March 1943 8 November 1957 Categories: History Tags: 1942, 8 November