Historical Events
- Japan kills about 400 Filipino officers in Bataan
Famous Birthdays
- Bill Bryden, Scottish stage director (National Theatre), film director, and screenwriter, born in Greenock, Scotland (d. 2022)
- Carlos Reutemann, Argentine auto racer (World F1 Drivers C'ship 1981 runner-up; 3 x third) and politician (governor of Santa Fe 2003-21), born in Santa Fe, Argentina (d. 2021)
- Daniel Schmidt, American composer and builder of American gamelan, born in California
- Frank Bank, American actor (Lumpy-Leave it to Beaver), born in Hollywood, California (d. 2013)
Jacob Zuma (82 years old)
South African politician, President of South Africa (2009-18), born in Nkandla, South Africa
Famous Deaths
- Johannes E Akkeringa, Dutch painter/etcher, dies at 80
Died in 1942 1942 Highlights
About April 12, 1942
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 82 years and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aries
