A Dite Which will Livo in Influmy Spoech" suddenly and deliberutely Yesterday, December 7,1941 -a date which will live in infamy - the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan." 1. What happened on December 7,1941? 2. What does "infamy" mean?

1. On December 7, 1941, the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. This event is commonly referred to as the attack on Pearl Harbor.<br /><br />2. "Infamy" refers to a state of being well known for some bad quality or deed. In the context of the quote, it means that the attack on December 7, 1941, was a shameful and notorious act that will be remembered as a disgrace.