Historical Events
Non-Military Duty
FDR orders men between 45 & 64 to register for non-military duty
- Thoroughbred Racing Association of US formed in Chicago
Famous Birthdays
- (Wilfred) "Wilf" Lunn, British inventor, TV personality (Vision On), and author, born in Rastrick, West Yorkshire, England
- David Minge, American judge and politician (Rep-D-Minnesota 1993-2001), born in Clarkfield, Minnesota
- Jeff Neighbour, American rock bassist, and ukulele player (Joy of Cooking), born in Mason City, Washington
- Robin Luke, American rockabilly singer ("Susie Darlin'"), and later college professor, born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Clinton Hart Merriam, American zoologist and ornithologist, dies at 86
1942 Highlights
About March 19, 1942
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 82 years and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Pisces