What Happened on November 7, 1942

Historical Events

FDR Broadcasts French

1st US President to broadcast in a foreign language - FDR, in French

Fausto Coppi

Italian cyclist Fausto Coppi establishes world hour record 45.798km in Vigorelli, Milan, Italy


Famous Birthdays

Jean Shrimpton (81 years old)

British model and actress (Privilege; Beaton by Bailey; Something Nice to Eat), and the world's first supermodel, born in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England

  • Johnny Rivers [Ramistella], American singer ("Secret Agent Man"), and record producer, born in New York City

About November 7, 1942

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 5 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Scorpio