Historical Events
- 1 salvo Katjoesja-rocket destroys Nazi battalion in Stalingrad
- Last camouflaged German raider Komet leaves Flushing (Netherlands)
Event of Interest
Maxwell Anderson's "Eve of St Mark" premieres in NYC
- US & UK government announce establishment of United Nations
Famous Birthdays
- Joy Behar [Occhiuto], American actress and comedian (The View), born in Brooklyn, New York
About October 7, 1942
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 7 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
