What Happened on October 21, 1942

Famous Birthdays

  • Allan Grice, Australian racing driver
  • Elvin Bishop, American blues-rock guitarist and songwriter ("Fooled Around and Fell in Love"), born in Glendale, California,

Judith Sheindlin (81 years old)

American jurist and television personality (Judge Judy), born in Brooklyn, New York

  • Les AuCoin, American politician (Rep-D-OR, 1975-93), born in Portland, Oregon
  • Orlando Aravena, Chilean soccer midfielder who played 6 internationals; Deportes La Serena, CSD Colo-Colo, Ñublense; and manager Chile 1987-89, born in Talca, Chile (d. 2024)

About October 21, 1942

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 6 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

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