Historical Events
- First powered flight of V-1 'buzz bomb', Peenemunde, Germany
- Red army occupies German airports at Tasjinskaja & Morozowsk
Famous Deaths
François Darlan (1881-1942)
French Admiral of the Fleet during WWII and Vichy Prime Minister (1941-42), assassinated at 61 in his headquarters in French North Africa by resistance fighter Fernand Bonnier de La Chapelle
- Friedrich Klose, German-Swiss composer (König Elf), dies at 80
- K Balmont, writer, dies at 75
About December 24, 1942
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 80 years and 9 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Capricorn
