Historical Events
- 1st Japanese bombing of Calcutta
Famous Birthdays
- Bob Hayes, American athlete (Olympic gold 100m, 4x100m relay 1964) and Pro Football Hall of Fame receiver (3 x Pro Bowl; Dallas Cowboys), born in Jacksonville, Florida (d. 2002)
- Héctor Pulido, Mexican football midfielder (43 caps; Cruz Azul, Club Jalisco AC), born in Numaran, Mexico (d. 2022)
Famous Deaths
- Dan Ahearn, Irish-American athlete (men's triple jump WR 15.52m 1911-24), dies at 54
- Jean Gilbert [Max Winterfeld], German composer, dies at 63
Died in 1942 1942 Highlights
About December 20, 1942
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 4 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Sagittarius
