What are the important events that happened on September 12, 1942? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
September 12, 1942: Facts & Myths About This Day
September 12, 1942 is the 255th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 110 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 30, 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 ‘dihectapentacontapentagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $2,762.40. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Virgo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Sapphire is the modern birthstone for this month. Agate 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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September 12, 1942 Historical Events
- 1942 –World War II: First day of the Battle of Edson’s Ridge during the Guadalcanal campaign. U.S. Marines protecting Henderson Field on Guadalcanal are attacked by Imperial Japanese Army forces.
- 1942 –World War II: RMS Laconia, carrying civilians, Allied soldiers and Italian POWs is torpedoed off the coast of West Africa and sinks with a heavy loss of life.
Who were born on September 12, 1942?
- 1942 –François Tavenas, Canadian academic (d. 2004)
- 1942 –Michel Drucker, French journalist and television host
- 1942 –Tomás Marco, Spanish/Basque composer
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