Historical Events
- 3 day Battle of Java Sea ends, US suffers a major naval defeat
- J Milton Cage Jr's "Imaginary Landscape No 3" premieres in Chicago
- Japanese troops occupy Kalidjati airport in Java
- Major League Baseball owners decide not to allow players in the military to play for their clubs when on furlough
Event of Interest
Tito establishes 2nd Proletarit Brigade in Bosnia
1942 History
Famous Birthdays
- Jerry Fisher, American R&B singer (Blood, Sweat & Tears), born in DeKalb, Texas
- Michael Giles, British drummer (King Crimson, Giles, Giles & Fripp), born in Waterlooville, Hampshire, England
- Peter Guber, producer (Flashdance)
- Richard Bowman Myers, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
Famous Deaths
- George S. Rentz, U.S. Navy Chaplain (awarded the Navy Cross during WW II), dies at 59
About March 1, 1942
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 3 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Pisces
