What are the important events that happened on November 21, 1942? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
November 21, 1942: Facts & Myths About This Day
November 21, 1942 is the 325th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 40 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is November 8, 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 ‘trihectaicosapentagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $275.50. (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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November 21, 1942 Historical Events
- 1942 –The completion of the Alaska Highway (also known as the Alcan Highway) is celebrated (however, the highway is not usable by general vehicles until 1943).
Who were born on November 21, 1942?
- 1942 –Afa Anoa'i, Samoan/American wrestler
- 1942 –Heidemarie Wieczorek-Zeul, German politician
Who died on November 21, 1942?
- 1942 –J. B. M. Hertzog, South African Prime Minister (b. 1866)
- 1942 –Leopold Graf Berchtold, Austro-Hungarian foreign minister (b. 1863)
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