Historical Events
- German 6th Army occupies Tractorenfabriek, 3,000 Germans die
Famous Birthdays
- Chris Andrews, British-German songwriter (Adam Faith; Sandie Shaw), singer ("Yesterday Man"), and record producer, born in Romford, Essex, England
- Don Stevenson, American rock drummer, singer, and songwriter (Moby Grape - "Ohama"), born in Seattle, Washington
- Jim Leach, American politician (Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa), born in Davenport, Iowa
1942 Highlights
About October 15, 1942
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 5 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
