Historical Events
- An estimated 150 Japanese warplanes attack the Australian city of Darwin
- Bill Longson beats Managoff & Sandor Szabo, to become wrestling champ
- Dutch actors protest obligatory membership of Culture Chamber
Event of Interest
FDR orders detention & internment of all west-coast Japanese-Americans
- Japanese troops land on Timor
- NY Yankees announce 5,000 uniformed soldiers admitted free at each of their upcoming home games
Music History
Tommy Dorsey & his orchestra record "I'll Take Tallulah"
Famous Birthdays
- Ken Kramer [Kenneth Bentley Kramer], former American Republican member of the House of Representatives, born in Chicago, Illinois
Famous Deaths
- Frank Abbandando, American gangster (Murder, Inc.), executed for murder at 31
Died in 1942 1942 Highlights
About February 19, 1942
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 2 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Pisces
