Historical Events
- Lt E H O'Hare single-handedly shoots down 5 Japanese heavy bombers, becomes America's first World War II flying ace
Famous Birthdays
- Charlie Gillett, British pop-rock and world music radio presenter and writer (The Sound of the City), born in Morecambe, Lancashire, England (d. 2010)
- Claude Miller, French film director and screenwriter (Garde a Vue; Little Thief; Wild Child), born in Paris, France (d. 2012)
- David O'Dowd, Chief Constable (Northamptonshire)
Mitch McConnell (82 years old)
American politician, (Senator-R-KY, 1985-, and Senate Majority Leader 2015- ), born in Sheffield, Alabama
Phil Esposito (82 years old)
Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame center, coach, GM, broadcaster (Black Hawks, Bruins, Rangers), born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Famous Deaths
- Guido Gasperini, Italian composer, dies at 76
Died in 1942 1942 Highlights
About February 20, 1942
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 2 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Pisces
