Historical Events
- 1st indoor 15' pole vault (Cornelius Warmerdam 15' 3/8")
Famous Birthdays
- Ton de Kok, Dutch politician (CDA)
Famous Deaths
- Dorando Pietri, Italian athlete (Olympic-famous DQ gold marathon 1908), dies from a heart attack at 56
- Ivan Bilibin, Russian illustrator, dies at 65
Died in 1942 1942 Highlights
About February 7, 1942
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 2 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Aquarius
