Historical Events
- "Durham Manifesto" issued by the Southern Conference on Race Relations held in Durham, North Carolina, calls for fundamental changes in race relations
Famous Birthdays
- Earl Hindman, American actor (Wilson-Home Improvement), born in Bisbee, Arizona
- Joe Bourne, American jazz and gospel singer ("Upbeat and Sweet"), and visual artist, born in Cambridge, Massachusetts
Famous Deaths
- May Robson, Australian born actress (Star is Born, Reckless), dies at 84
Died in 1942 1942 Highlights
About October 20, 1942
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 6 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Libra
