Historical Events
- German troops enter Stalingrad
Famous Birthdays
- Barbara Donald, American jazz trumpeter and bandleader, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota (d. 2013)
Famous Deaths
- Tom Williams, Irish republican (b. 1924)
1942 Highlights
About September 2, 1942
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 81 years and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo
