Historical Events
Event of Interest
The SS Robert E. Peary, a Liberty ship built in 4 days and 15.5 hours at Henry J. Kaiser's Richmond Shipyard #2, is launched, setting a new record
- WWII Naval Battle of Guadalcanal begins between Allied and Japanese forces in Solomon Islands
Famous Deaths
'Philadelphia' Jack O'Brien (1878-1942)
American boxer (World light heavyweight champion 1905), dies at 64
Died in 1942 1942 Highlights
About November 12, 1942
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 5 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Scorpio
