Historical Events
Event of Interest
George VI awards George Cross to people of Malta
Famous Birthdays
- Francis X. DiLorenzo, American Catholic prelate, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 2017)
- Kenneth Lay, American businessman (CEO and Chairman of Enron, 1985-2001), born in Tyrone, Missouri (d. 2006)
- Walt Hazzard, American basketball player (Olympic gold 1964), born in Wilmington, Delaware (d. 2011)
Famous Deaths
Hugh S. Johnson (1881-1942)
American head of the National Recovery Administration & member of FDR's Brain Trust, dies of pneumonia at 60
- Joshua Pim, Irish tennis player (Wimbledon 1893-94), dies at 72
Robert Musil (1880-1942)
Austrian writer (Mann ohne Eigenschaften), dies at 61
1942 Highlights
About April 15, 1942
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 1 month and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aries
