What happened this day in history July 18, 1942

What are the important events that happened on July 18, 1942? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

July 18, 1942: Facts & Myths About This Day

July 18, 1942 is the 199th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 166 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is July 5, 1942 – a Saturday. 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 ‘hectaenneacontaenneagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a dollar every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $27,317.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Cancer is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Ruby is the modern birthstone for this month. Ruby 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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July 18, 1942 Historical Events

  • 1942
    World War II: the Germans test fly the Messerschmitt Me-262 using only its jet engines for the first time.

Who were born on July 18, 1942?

  • 1942
    Adolf Ogi, Swiss politician
  • 1942
    Bobby Susser, American songwriter and record producer
  • 1942
    Giacinto Facchetti, Italian footballer (d. 2006)

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