Historical Events
- RMS Queen Mary, carrying thousands of US troops, slices cruiser HMS Curacao in half, killing 239
- WWII: British Royal Navy boards floundering German U-boat U-559 retrieving abandoned Enigma code machine before it sinks; 2 British sailors go down with the sub
Famous Birthdays
Steve Sabol (1942-2012)
American filmmaker (35 Emmy awards - NFL Films), born in Moorestown, New Jersey
Famous Divorces
Louis Armstrong
Jazz musician Louis Armstrong (41) divorces Alpha Smith after 4 years of marriage
Died in 1942 1942 Highlights
About October 2, 1942
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 6 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
