Historical Events
- Battle of Edson's Ridge begins at Guadalcanal
- Free-Poland & Belgium asks pope to condemn nazi-war crimes
Famous Birthdays
- Michel Drucker, French journalist & TV host, born in Vire, France
- Tomés Marco, Spanish composer, born in Madrid, Spain
1942 Highlights
About September 12, 1942
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 4 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo