Historical Events
- All 12 passengers and crewmen aboard an American Airlines DC-3 airliner killed when it is struck by a U.S. Army Air Forces bomber near Palm Springs, California. Amongst the victims is composer Ralph Rainger ("Thanks for the Memory")
- During WWII, Britain launches major offensive at El Alamein, Egypt
- First ships of invasion fleet to Morocco leave Norfolk
- German units go through Red October factory in Stalingrad
Famous Birthdays
- Anita Roddick, English businesswoman and cosmetic manufacturer (Body Shop), born in Littlehampton, West Sussex (d. 2007) [1]
Michael Crichton (1942-2008)
American novelist (The Andromeda Strain: Congo), screenwriter (Jurassic Park; ER), television and film producer (ER; Twister; Looker), born in Chicago, Illinois
Famous Deaths
- Georg Stumme, German general, commandant of African corps, dies at 56
- Ralph Rainger [Reichenthal], American song and film composer (Thanks for the Memory; Love In Bloom), dies in a plane crash at 41
Died in 1942 1942 Highlights
About October 23, 1942
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 6 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Scorpio
