Historical Events
Event of Interest
Operation Sealion, Nazi Germany’s invasion of England, is cancelled by Adolf Hitler
Famous Birthdays
- Carol Lynley, American actress (Night Stalker, Fantasy Island, Immortal), born in New York City
- Donald E. Williams, American US naval officer & NASA astronaut (STS 51D, STS 34), born in Lafayette, Indiana (d. 2016)
- Peter Tork [Thorkelson], American musician and actor (The Monkees), born in Washington, D.C. (d. 2019)
Famous Deaths
- Epitácio Pessoa, 11th President of Brazil (Minas Gerais Republican: 1919-22), dies at 76
Died in 1942 1942 Highlights
About February 13, 1942
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 2 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aquarius
