What happened this day in history November 17, 1942

What are the important events that happened on November 17, 1942? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

November 17, 1942: Facts & Myths About This Day

November 17, 1942 is the 321st day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 44 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is November 4, 1942 – a Tuesday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘trihectaicosahenagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $14,324.50. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Scorpio is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Topaz is the modern birthstone for this month. Pearl is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Horse is the mythical animal and Water is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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Who were born on November 17, 1942?

  • 1942
    Bob Gaudio, singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. Keyboardist/backing vocalist for The Four Seasons (band)
  • 1942
    Kang Kek Iew, Cambodian politician and criminal
  • 1942
    Martin Scorsese, American film director

Who died on November 17, 1942?

  • 1942
    Ben Reitman, American anarchist, physician (b. 1879)

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