Historical Events
- Successful Soviet counter attack through 37th Guard division
- US navy defeats Japanese in WW II Battle of Cape Esperance
Famous Birthdays
- Daliah Lavi [Levinbuck], Israeli actress (Casino Royale, Lord Jim), born in Haifa, British Palestine (d. 2017)
- Melvin Franklin, American musician (The Temptations), born in Montgomery, Alabama (d. 1995)
Famous Weddings
Wedding of Interest
Jazz musician Louis Armstrong (41) weds dancer Lucille Wilson (28)
Louis Armstrong
1942 Highlights
About October 12, 1942
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 1 month and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
