Historical Events
- Chaotic "sea battle of Friday the 13th" at Guadalcanal
- Minimum draft age lowered from 21 to 18 in the US
Famous Birthdays
- Beth Brickell, actress (Gentle Ben), born in Camden, Arkansas
- John P Hammond, American blues singer ("So Many Roads"), born in New York City
Famous Deaths
- Daniel J. Callaghan, US Admiral (Medal of Honor), dies during the Battle of Guadalcanal at 52
- Douglas H Fox, US captain of destroyer Barton, dies in battle
- Norman Scott, US admiral (at Guadalcanal), dies
Died in 1942 1942 Highlights
About November 13, 1942
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 5 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Scorpio
