Saturday · events, births, deaths, and who was alive.
September 12 1942
Laconia incident
scienceSinking of British troopship and attempted rescue of survivors by German submarines during World War II
Atlantic Ocean
Notable people alive on this date, sorted by most days lived (top 20).
Notable animals alive on this date.
Brands and companies already founded by this date.
Notable books already in print.
Films already out by this date.
writer · 1895–1979
Days lived
30,494
American bishop (1905-1999) · 1905–1999
Days lived
34,506
German entrepreneur (1853-1944) · 1853–1944
Days lived
33,367
Pinta Island tortoise · 1910–2012
Days lived
37,431
Conglomerate / Investments · b. 1839
Days since founding
37,875
Romance/Satire Book · b. 1813
Days in print
47,344
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