Historical Events
- US aircraft carrier Wasp torpedoed at Guadalcanal
Famous Birthdays
- Chelsea Quinn Yarbro, American sci-fi author (Hotel Transylvania), born in Berkeley, California
Emmerson Mnangagwa (81 years old)
Zimbabwean politician (President 2017-), born in Zvishavane, South Rhodesia
- Lee Dorman, American rock bassist (Iron Butterfly; Captain Beyond), born in St. Louis, Missouri (d. 2012)
Famous Deaths
- Jack Singer, American war reporter, dies aboard USS Wasp
Died in 1942 1942 Highlights
About September 15, 1942
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 7 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Virgo
