Historical Events
- 3rd & 5th Romanian army corps surrenders
Poon Lim's 133 Day South Atlantic Odyssey
Chinese steward Poon Lim begins 133 days adrift after British ship SS Benlomond is torpedoed by a German U-boat, leaving him as the sole survivor
- German 4th & 6th Army surrounded at Stalingrad
- Japanese bombing of Port Darwin, Australia
- Soviet 21st Army recaptures Kalatsj at Don
- US Coast Guard Woman's Auxiliary (SPARS) authorized
Famous Birthdays
- Steve Gillette, American folk singer-songwriter and guitarist ("Darcy Farrow";"Bed of Roses"), born in Pensacola, Florida
- Susan Anspach, American actress (Grace-Yellow Rose, Hair, Five Easy Pieces, Play It Again Sam), born in New York City (d. 2018)
About November 23, 1942
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 5 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Sagittarius
