Historical Events
'I Shall Return'
World War II: President Franklin Roosevelt orders General Douglas MacArthur out of the Philippines as American defenses collapse
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Famous Birthdays
- Christine Keeler, British model & showgirl (Profumo affair), born in Uxbridge, England (d. 2017)
1942 Highlights
About February 22, 1942
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 79 years, 4 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Pisces
