Saturday February 28, 1942: on this day

February 28, 1942 was the 59th day of the year 1942, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is February 28, 1942 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on February 28, 1942, who was born and died on February 28, 1942, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 28, 1942, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Ghost of Frankenstein, directed by Erle C. Kenton), TV series (e.g. Men At Work) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 28th, 1942 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 28, 1942?


February 28, 1942 was a Saturday and it was the 59th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 28, 1942 can also be written as 2/28/1942 in the US and as 28/2/1942 in UK and Europe.

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February 28, 1942: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 28, 1942:

  • Race riot, sojourner truth homes, detroit, illinois.
  • Japanese land in java, last allied bastion in dutch east indies.
  • The heavy cruiser uss houston is sunk in the battle of sunda strait with 693 crew members killed, along with hmas perth which lost 375 men.

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February 28, 1942: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 28th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 28, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 28, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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February 28, 1942: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 28, 1942 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 28, 1942 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on February 28, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 04:33 pm and setting at 06:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 01, 1942 while the next full moon would come on Mar 03, 1942.

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Who was born on February 28, 1942?


Famous people born on February 28, 1942:

  • Oliverio Toscani

    Italian photographer known for his provocative and controversial advertising campaigns.

  • Richardine Williams

    Renowned tennis coach and mother of Venus and Serena Williams.

  • Brian Jones

    British musician and founder of the rolling stones.

  • Dino Zoff

    The oldest winner of the world cup in football, zoff was 40 years old.

  • Gar Lipow

    Gar Lipow was an American poet and activist who wrote extensively on environmental and social justice issues.

  • Anitra Nelson

    Acclaimed poet whose works explored themes of love and loss.

  • Frank Bonner

    American actor and television director (d. 2021).

  • Frank Bonner in Little Rock

    Arkansas, usa; actor.

  • Bruno Melissano
  • Ántero Flores-Aráoz
  • Martin Aigner

Whose famous birthday is on February 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 28th:

  • Bernadette Peters
    Bernadette Peters

    American actress, singer, and dancer.

  • Natalia Vodianova
    Natalia Vodianova

    Model and actress from russia-french.

  • Gilbert Gottfried
    Gilbert Gottfried

    Gilbert gottfried is a comedian known for his distinctive voice and raunchy humor, as well as for his roles in movies like aladdin and...

  • Stephanie Beacham
    Stephanie Beacham

    Stephanie beacham is an english actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dynasty' and 'the colbys'.

  • Dorothy Stratten
    Dorothy Stratten

    Canadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.

  • Mario Andretti
    Mario Andretti

    Aldo, an italian-american auto racing driver, is his twin brother.

  • Svetlana Alliluyeva
    Svetlana Alliluyeva

    Russian-american writer and educator (d.2011).

  • Rae Dawn Chong
    Rae Dawn Chong

    Canadian actress.

  • Mercedes Ruehl
    Mercedes Ruehl

    American actress.

  • Vincente Minnelli
    Vincente Minnelli

    American film director, died in los angeles at the age of 76 (b. 1903).

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February 28, 1942: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 82 years 1 month old,

or 985 months and 22 days old,

or 4285 weeks and 6 days old,

or 30001 days old,

if you were born on February 28, 1942.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 28, 1942?

There are 315 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 28th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 28, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 28, 1942.

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February 28, 1942: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 28, 1942:

  • Karel Doorman

    Dutch admiral (born in 1889).

  • Gino Alfani
  • Giuseppe Ferdinando d'Asburgo-Lorena
  • Eugène Lacomblé

What famous deaths happened on February 28th?

Famous deaths on February 28th:

  • George Kennedy
    George Kennedy

    George kennedy was an american actor known for his roles in cool hand luke, airport, and the naked gun series.

  • Ruby Keeler
    Ruby Keeler

    Canadian-american actress and dancer.

  • Mary Stuart
    Mary Stuart

    American actress and singer (b. 1926).

  • Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson
    Eddie 'Rochester' Anderson

    American actor (born in 1905).

  • Jim Thorpe
    Jim Thorpe

    American professional athlete who won awards for over seven events: the 100 meter dash and the 1500 meter run, as well as the broad jump,...

  • Anny Ondra
    Anny Ondra

    Actress (blackmail) dies at 83.

  • Henry Luce

    American publisher, born in china.

  • Dewell Hines

    Dewell Hines was a celebrated artist known for their unique and innovative artistic style.

  • Aleja Fernandez

    Aleja Fernandez was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and its applications in...

  • Owen Chamberlain

    American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize in physics on 10/26/1959 with dr.

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February 28, 1942: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 28, 1942:

  • Blessed Antonia of Florence (d. 1472)

Saints celebrated on February 28, 1942:

  • Saint Silvana
  • Saint Rufinus
  • Saint Oswald (d. 992)
  • Saint Romanus (died 463)

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February 28, 1942: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 28, 1942 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Ghost of Frankenstein

The Ghost of Frankenstein

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Erle C. Kenton

Starring: Cedric Hardwicke, Lon Chaney Jr., Ralph Bellamy, Lionel Atwill

Country: United States of America

The Male Animal

The Male Animal

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Elliott Nugent

Starring: Henry Fonda, Olivia de Havilland, Joan Leslie, Jack Carson

Man with Two Lives

Man with Two Lives

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Phil Rosen

Starring: Edward Norris, Marlo Dwyer, Eleanor Lawson, Frederick Burton

Roxie Hart

Roxie Hart

Release year: 1942

Directed by: William A. Wellman

Starring: Ginger Rogers, Adolphe Menjou, George Montgomery, Lynne Overman

Country: United States of America

Ride 'Em Cowboy

Ride 'Em Cowboy

Release year: 1942

Directed by: Arthur Lubin

Starring: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Dick Foran, Anne Gwynne

February 28, 1942: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 28, 1942 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Men at Work

Men at Work

Release year: 1941

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on February 28, 1942?

On February 28, 1942 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 28, 1942?

On February 28, 1942 the UK Prime Minister was Winston Churchill (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 28, 1942?

On February 28, 1942 the Pope was Pius XII.

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What is special about February 28th?

February 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of February. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on February 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - 28 february 2019, mogadishu bombings: 29 were killed in three bomb blasts and a siege that lasted until march 1.
  • 2018 - Kivu conflict: 23 people have been killed in clashes between militias within the rutshuru territory, north kivu, dr congo. since february 25, violence has rekindled.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). twelve afghan national police officers are killed in an "infiltration attack" by taliban in the southern helmand province.

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What happened in 1942?

1942 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • German troops conquer Rostow
  • Treblinka Concentration Camp destroyed
  • Resistance bombs Rotterdam railway

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What was the calendar for February 1942?

February 1942 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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