What are the important events that happened on April 15, 1942? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
April 15, 1942: Facts & Myths About This Day
April 15, 1942 is the 105th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 260 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is April 2, 1942 – a Wednesday. 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 ‘hectapentagon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $2,740.60. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Aries is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Diamond is the modern birthstone for this month. Opal 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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April 15, 1942 Historical Events
- 1942 –The George Cross is awarded to “to the island fortress of Malta – its people and defenders” by King George VI.
Who were born on April 15, 1942?
- 1942 –Francis X. DiLorenzo, American Catholic prelate
- 1942 –Kenneth Lay, American businessman (d. 2006)
- 1942 –Walt Hazzard, American basketball player
Who died on April 15, 1942?
- 1942 –Robert Musil, Austrian novelist (b. 1880)
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