Historical Events
- 1st submarine built on Great Lakes launched, (Peto), Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Famous Deaths
- Catherine Murphy Urner, American composer, dies at 51
- J. C. Arthur, American botanist (studied parasitic fungi rusts), dies at 92
- Jakob van Hoddis [Hans Davidsohn], German Jewish poet, transported to German concentration camp at 54 [actual date of death unknown]
Died in 1942 1942 Highlights
About April 30, 1942
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 82 years
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Taurus
