Famous Birthdays
- Aarón Padilla Gutiérrez, Mexican soccer striker (55 caps; Pumas, Atlante, Veracruz), born in Mexico City (d. 2020)
- Len Hauss, American football center (5 x Pro Bowl; Washington Redskins), born in Jesup, Georgia (d. 2021)
- Tomasz Stańko, Polish trumpeter (Astigmatic), born in Rzeszów, Poland (d. 2018)
Famous Deaths
- Simon de la Bella, Dutch president (NVV), dies in Dachau
Died in 1942 1942 Highlights
About July 11, 1942
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 9 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer
