What happened this day in history April 8, 1942

What are the important events that happened on April 8, 1942? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

April 8, 1942: Facts & Myths About This Day

April 8, 1942 is the 98th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 267 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Wednesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is March 26, 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 ‘enneacontaoctagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Penny every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $288.45. (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 8, 1942 Historical Events

  • 1942
    World War II: Siege of Leningrad – Soviet forces open a much-needed railway link to Leningrad.
  • 1942
    World War II: The Japanese take Bataan in the Philippines.

Who were born on April 8, 1942?

  • 1942
    Douglas Trumbull, American film director
  • 1942
    Roger Chapman, British rock singer (Family, Streetwalkers)

Who died on April 8, 1942?

  • 1942
    Kostas Skarvelis, Greek songwriter (b. 1880)

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