Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_39 (nationality VARCHAR, date VARCHAR)

### Question ###
Which Nationality has a Date of 8 may 1942?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT nationality FROM table_name_39 WHERE date = "8 may 1942"