What are the important events that happened on October 12, 1942? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

October 12, 1942: Facts & Myths About This Day

October 12, 1942 is the 285^th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 80 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Monday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is September 29, 1942 – a Monday. 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 ‘dihectaoctacontapentagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $1,434.30. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Libra is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Opal is the modern birthstone for this month. Jasper 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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October 12, 1942 Historical Events

• 1942 –
  World War II: Japanese ships retreat after their defeat in the Battle of Cape Esperance with the Japanese commander, Aritomo Gotō dying from wounds suffered in the battle and two Japanese destroyers sunk by Allied air attack.

Who were born on October 12, 1942?

• 1942 –
  Alprentice “Bunchy” Carter (Black Panther Party) (d. 1969)
• 1942 –
  Daliah Lavi, Israeli actress and singer
• 1942 –
  Melvin Franklin, American singer (The Temptations) (d. 1995)

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