Historical Events
- Dutch Catholic priest and outspoken anti-Nazi Titus Brandsma arrested by German occupiers - later dies at Dachau concentration camp; posthumously canonized by Pope Francis, in 2022
- Japanese forces invade Burma
Famous Birthdays
- Michael Crawford [Michael Patrick Smith], British Broadway star (Phantom of the Opera), born in Salisbury, Wiltshire
- Shelley Fabares, American actress (The Donna Reed Show; Coach), born in Santa Monica, California
About January 19, 1942
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 3 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Capricorn
