Historical Events
- Japanese troops conquer Kalewa
Historic Publication
William Faulkner's collections of short stories, "Go Down, Moses", is published
William Faulkner
Famous Birthdays
- Rachel Billington, British writer
1942 Highlights
About May 11, 1942
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 8 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus
