What happened on Wednesday February 25, 1942?

Here's what happened on February 25, 1942:

• Battle of Los Angeles: Mysterious Sky Object Incident On February 25, 1942, during World War II, a bizarre incident occurred over Los Angeles where over 1,400 anti-aircraft shells were fired at an unidentified, slow-moving object in the sky. The event triggered an immediate wartime blackout across Southern California, with thousands of air raid wardens deployed. Despite the intense several-hour barrage, no enemy aircraft were actually downed. The incident resulted in 6 total deaths, including traffic fatalities and heart attack victims caused by panic.
• Honkeiko Coal Mine Disaster On February 25, 1942, the worst coal dust explosion in history occurred at the Honkeiko mine in China, tragically claiming 1,549 lives. This catastrophic industrial accident highlighted the dangerous working conditions in coal mines during the mid-20th century.
• Princess Elizabeth Registers for War Service Princess Elizabeth (later Queen Elizabeth II) registered for war service, demonstrating her commitment to supporting the United Kingdom's efforts during World War II. This early act of public service would foreshadow her future role as a monarch deeply connected to her people.
• 14th Academy Awards Ceremony The 14th Academy Awards ceremony was held in Los Angeles, with the film 'How Green Was My Valley' winning Best Picture. This marked a significant moment in Hollywood's golden age during World War II.

Events in 1942

February 25, 1942: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 25, 1942

Newspapers from Feb. 25, 1942

February 25, 1942 was a Wednesday and it was the 56th day of the year 1942 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 25, 1942 can also be written as 2/25/1942 in the US and as 25/2/1942 in UK and Europe.

February 25, 1942 in February 1942 calendar

Famous people born on February 25, 1942:

• Cynthia Voigt

  Acclaimed American children's literature author who won the prestigious Newbery Medal for her novel 'Dicey's Song'.

• Carl Eller

  Legendary American football player who played for the Minnesota Vikings and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2004.

• John Saul

  Prolific horror-fantasy novelist whose books have been translated into 14 languages.

• Valérie Lagrange

  French singer and actress who appeared in various films during the 1960s, including the adventure film where she played a pirate named...

• Karen Grassle

  American actress best known for her iconic role as Caroline Ingalls in the beloved television series 'Little House on the Prairie'.

• Cincy Powell
• Pierre Bernard (graphic designer)
• Philippe Bender

Famous people born in 1942

Famous people born on February 25th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 25th is Pisces.

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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 25, 1942: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 25, 1942 is Horse and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 25, 1942 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 25, 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 25, 1942 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 01:49 pm and setting at 04:30 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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Your place in the Universe on February 25, 1942

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Someone born on February 25, 1942 is:

83 years 2 months old,

or 998 months and 19 days old,

or 4342 weeks

or 30394 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 25, 1942?

There are 287 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 25th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 25, 1942?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 25, 1942.

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