Historical Events
Battle of Los Angeles
The "Battle of Los Angeles" takes place, a series of anti-aircraft engagements over the city in response to a rumored but false Japanese attack. It would last until the morning of the following day.
- Voice of America begins broadcasting (in German)
Famous Birthdays
- Colin Bond, Australian racing driver
- David K Williamson, Australian screenplay/playwright (Removalists)
- Joe Lieberman, (Sen-D Connecticut)
- Paul Jones, English rock singer (Manfred Mann - "Do Wah Diddy Diddy") and radio presenter (The Blues Show), born in Portsmouth, England
- Stuart Henry, British disc jockey
Famous Deaths
- Anton Drexler, German politician and founder of the German Worker's Party, dies at 57
1942 Highlights
About February 24, 1942
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 79 years and 11 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Pisces
