Historical Events
Historic Communication
1st US President to broadcast in a foreign language - FDR, in French
Sports History
Italian cyclist Fausto Coppi establishes world hour record 45.798km in Vigorelli, Milan, Italy
Famous Birthdays
Jean Shrimpton (80 years old)
British model and actress (Privilege; Beaton by Bailey; Something Nice to Eat), and the world's first supermodel, born in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England
- Johnny Rivers [Ramistella], American singer ("Secret Agent Man"), and record producer, born in NYC, New York
- Tony Jackson, American professional basketball player, (ABL - Chicago Majors, 1961-63; ABA - three teams, 1967-69), born in Brooklyn, New York City (d. 2005)
About November 7, 1942
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 10 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Scorpio
