The first all -U.S. bombing raid is made on German positions in France.
The Germans, having made major gains in Russia, now launch their massive assault on Stalingrad, intending to complete their conquest of Russia.
U.S. forces land on Guadalcanal and in the Solomons in the Pacific
THE FIRST Female SKATER to complete the Double Lutz in official competition - Barbara Ann Scott
Roger Hornsby Is named to baseball Hall of Fame. St.Louis beats New York 4 games to 1 to win the World Series.
2:04.2 was the winning time for Shut Out to win the Kentucky Derby.
Redskins defeat Bears 14-6 for football title.
Stanford defeats Dartmouth to win the N.C.A.A. Championship game
Why, I'd horse-whip you if I had a horse.
Why should I care about posterity? What's posterity ever done for me?
Either he's dead or my watch has stopped.
Presents....the year
1942
Secretary: 'It must be hard to lose your mother-in-law.' W.C: 'Yes it is, very hard. It's almost impossible.'
I'm free of all prejudices. I hate everyone equally.
(epitaph) All things considered. I'd rather be in Philadelphia.
ENTERTAINMENT
Plays:Arsenic and Old Lace, Hold On
To Your Hats, The Doctor's Dilemma, Blithe Spirit, Macbeth, Banjo Eyes,
My Sister Eileen,Watch On The Rhine, Private Lives, Without Love
HIT SONGS
Serenade in Blue - Glen Miller Tangerine
- Jimmy Dorsey Jingle Jangle Jingle - Kay Kyser Sleepy
Lagoon - Harry James White Christmas - Bing Crosby Jersey
Bounce - Benny Goodman Blues in the Night - Woody
Herman A String of Pearls - Glenn Miller
TOP MOVIES
Mrs. Miniver - Casablanca - To Be or Not To
Be - Road to Morocco - Yankee Doodle Dandy - Cat People - The Magnificent
Ambersons
Werner Herzog, German motion-picture director Daniel Barenboim, pianist and conductor Jimi Hendrix
Tammy Wynette Penny Marshall Annette Funicello Jerry Garcia [Grateful Dead]
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