Historical Events
- Lt E H O'Hare single-handedly shoots down 5 Japanese heavy bombers, becomes America's first World War II flying ace
Famous Birthdays
- Charlie Gillett, British pop-rock and world music radio presenter and writer (The Sound of the City), born in Morecambe, Lancashire, England (d. 2010)
- Claude Miller, French film director and screenwriter (Garde a Vue; Little Thief; Wild Child), born in Paris, France (d. 2012)
- David O'Dowd, Chief Constable (Northamptonshire)
Mitch McConnell (81 years old)
American politician, (Senator-R-KY, 1985-, and Senate Majority Leader 2015- ), born in Sheffield, Alabama
Phil Esposito (81 years old)
Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame center, coach, GM, broadcaster (Black Hawks, Bruins, Rangers), born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Born in 1942
Famous Deaths
- Guido Gasperini, Italian composer, dies at 76
1942 Highlights
About February 20, 1942
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 7 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Pisces
