Famous Birthdays
- Annemarie Oster, Dutch actress (Goede Tijden Slechte Tijden)
- Bob Gaudio, American pop-rock musician and songwriter (Four Seasons - "Sherry"; "Can't Take My Eyes Off Of You"), born in The Bronx, New York
- Khang Khek Leu 'Comrade Dutch', Cambodian Khmer Rouge figure convicted of crimes against humanity, born in Choyaot village, Cambodia (d. 2020)
Martin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese, American film director (Raging Bull, Taxi Driver, Goodfellas, The Departed), born in Queens, New York
Martin Scorsese
Famous Deaths
- Ben Reitman, American anarchist, physician (b. 1879)
1942 Highlights
About November 17, 1942
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 2 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Scorpio
