What are the important events that happened on February 28, 1942? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
February 28, 1942: Facts & Myths About This Day
February 28, 1942 is the 59th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 306 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Saturday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is February 15, 1942 – a Saturday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?
Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘pentacontaenneagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $1,390.70. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Pisces is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Amethyst is the modern birthstone for this month. Bloodstone is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.
Horse is the mythical animal and Water is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.
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February 28, 1942 Historical Events
- 1942 –The heavy cruiser USS Houston is sunk in the Battle of Sunda Strait with 693 crew members killed, along with HMAS Perth which lost 375 men.
Who were born on February 28, 1942?
- 1942 –Brian Jones, English musician (The Rolling Stones) (d. 1969)
- 1942 –Dino Zoff, Italian footballer
- 1942 –Frank Bonner, American actor
Who died on February 28, 1942?
- 1942 –Karel Doorman, Dutch admiral (b. 1889)
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