Historical Events
- 1st detachment of Women's Army Auxiliary Corps, begin basic training
- Barbados dismiss Trinidad for 16 in 69 minutes, Derek Sealy taking 8-8; West Indian cricket domestic first class record
- Legion of Merit Medal authorized by US congress
Music History
Time magazine puts Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich on its cover
Famous Birthdays
- Ron Bowden, Australian politician
- T.G. Sheppard [William Browder], American country singer ("Devil in the Bottle"), born in Humbolt, Tennessee
Famous Deaths
- Patric Cobb, British sea officer, dies in battle
Died in 1942 1942 Highlights
About July 20, 1942
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 9 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer
