Historical Events
- Battle of Bataan; US-Filipino forces overwhelmed by Japanese at Bataan
Famous Birthdays
- Brandon De Wilde, American actor (Jamie; Wild in the Sky), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 1972)
- Earl Hilliard, American politician (Rep-D-Alabama), born in Birmingham, Alabama
1942 Highlights
About April 9, 1942
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 3 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aries
