What Happened on November 9, 1942

Historical Events

  • German occupiers install Erik Scavenius as Danish premier
  • Transport number 44 departs with French Jews to nazi-Germany

Famous Birthdays

  • Richard Greene, American violinist, and bluegrass fiddler (Seatrain), born in Los Angeles, California
  • Stuart Lipton, English real estate developer and multi-millionaire
  • Tom Weiskopf, American golfer (British Open 1973; US Senior Open 1995), born in Massillon, Ohio (d. 2022)

Famous Deaths

  • Edna May Oliver [Nutter], American stage, silent and sound screen character actress (Little Women; Drums Along the Mohawk), dies on her 59th birthday
Died in 1942 1942 Highlights

About November 9, 1942

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 5 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

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