Sir Alexander Chapman Ferguson is a Scottish former professional football manager and player, best known for managing Manchester United from 1986 to 2013. He is widely regarded as one of the greatest managers of all time, having won more trophies than any other manager in the history of football. Ferguson is often credited for valuing youth during his time at Manchester United, particularly in the 1990s with the "Class of '92", who contributed to making the club one of the most successful in the world.

Headlines from December 31, 1941

BOMBED SINGAPORE GETS MARTIAL LAW; Stricter Control Is Ordered After First Raid Since War Started -- Loss Is Small BOMBED SINGAPORE GETS MARTIAL LAW

MAYOR ASKS QUIET TO GREET NEW YEAR; Appeal Follows Statement by Valentine That Police Would Not Curb Noise-Makers MAYOR ASKS QUIET TO GREET NEW YEAR

FOE RULES ROADS; Japanese Dive-Bombers Control Highways in Philippine Moves TWIN DRIVE IN SOUTH Enemy About 30 Miles Below the Capital -- Outlook Darkened

KEYES' SON IS SLAIN IN BOLD LIBYA RAID; Heir to Commando Organizer Fails in Attack on Rommel's Staff -- General Escapes Son of Keyes, Commando Organizer, Slain In Bold Raid on Rommel Staff Post in Libya

NAVY BELIEVES FOE LURKS NEAR KODIAK; Japanese Submarines May Be Close to Alaskan Base -- Air Post Being Built There NAVY BELIEVES FOE LURKS NEAR KODIAK

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