What Happened on October 3, 1942

Historical Events

Office of Economic Stabilization

FDR forms Office of Economic Stabilization

  • Launch of 1st A-4/V-2 rocket to altitude of 53 miles (85 km)
  • NY Yankees shortstop Frank Crosetti shoves umpire Bill Summers in Game 3 of the Baseball World Series; he is fined $250 & suspended for first 30 days of 1943 season
  • Triple Crown winner Whirlaway, ridden by George Woolf wins the Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park to become the first thoroughbred to amass more than $500,000 in lifetime earnings

About October 3, 1942

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 6 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No

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