Historical Events
- Mike Todd's musical revue "Star & Garter" featuring Gypsy Rose Lee opens at the Music Box Theatre, NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Gary Hart, American professional wrestling manager & wrestler, born in Ottawa, Kansas (d. 2008)
- Olav Nilsen, Norwegian soccer striker/midfielder (62 caps; Viking FK), born in Stavanger, Norway (d. 2021)
1942 Highlights
About January 24, 1942
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 4 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aquarius
