What are the important events that happened on November 8, 1942? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
November 8, 1942: Facts & Myths About This Day
November 8, 1942 is the 312th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 53 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Sunday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is October 26, 1942 – a Sunday. 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 ‘trihectadecadigon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $282.93. (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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November 8, 1942 Historical Events
- 1942 –World War II: French resistance coup in Algiers, in which 400 civilian French patriots neutralize Vichyist XIXth Army Corps after 15 hours of fighting, and arrest several Vichyst generals, allowing the immediate success of Operation Torch in Algiers.
- 1942 –World War II: Operation Torch – United States and United Kingdom forces land in French North Africa.
Who were born on November 8, 1942?
- 1942 –Angel Cordero Jr., Puerto Rican jockey
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