Historical Events
- 2,500 Jews of Lublin massacred or deported
- Japanese forces occupy Andaman Islands in Indian Ocean
Famous Birthdays
- Jimmy Miller, American record producer and musician (The Rolling Stones), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 1994)
- Walter Rodney, Guyanese historian and political figure (d. 1980)
Famous Deaths
- Jan Olieslagers, Belgian aviation and motorcycle pioneer (WWI flying ace, Antwerp Devil), dies of cancer at 58
- Marcelo Torcuato de Alvear, President of Argentina (1922-28), dies at 73
About March 23, 1942
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 2 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aries
