Historical Events
Hitler Appoints Manstein
Adolf Hitler names field marshal Erich von Manstein commander of the newly-created Army Group Don (Heeresgruppe Don)
Famous Birthdays
- Afa Anoa'i, Samoan-American pro wrestler (WWF Tag Team C'ship x 3 with Sika), born in Western Samoa
- Heidemarie Wieczorek-Zeul, German politician
- Tweety [Pie], Warner Bros. cartoon character created by Bob Clampett and Friz Freleng (Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series), first debuts in "A Tale of Two Kitties"
Famous Deaths
J. B. M. Hertzog (1866-1942)
South African General and Prime Minister of the Union of South Africa (1924-39), dies at 76
Died in 1942 1942 Highlights
About November 21, 1942
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 5 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Scorpio
