What happened this day in history February 15, 1942

What are the important events that happened on February 15, 1942? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

February 15, 1942: Facts & Myths About This Day

February 15, 1942 is the 46th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 319 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Sunday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is February 2, 1942 – a Sunday. 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 ‘tetracontahexagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Cent every day starting at age 5, then by now that person has accumulated $281.67. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Aquarius 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 15, 1942 Historical Events

  • 1942
    New Year’s Day in Chinese calendar. Start of the year of the Water Horse in Chinese astrology.
  • 1942
    World War II: The Fall of Singapore. Following an assault by Japanese forces, the British General Arthur Percival surrenders. About 80,000 Indian, United Kingdom and Australian soldiers become prisoners of war, the largest surrender of British-led military personnel in history. The Sook Ching massacre begins.

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