Historical Events
- 1st RSHA-transport from France arrives in camp Birkenau
- SS murders 200 inmates of Trawniki concentration camp
Famous Birthdays
- George Esson, Scottish Chief Constable (Dumfries & Galloway - headed police investigation into Lockerbie Bombing)
- Graeme Edge, British rock drummer, and poet (Moody Blues - "The Dream"; "Morning Glory"), born in Rocester, Staffordshire England (d. 2021)
- Tane Norton, New Zealand rugby union hooker and captain (27 Tests; Mid Canterbury RFU, Canterbury RFU), born in Waikari, New Zealand (d. 2023)
Famous Deaths
- Alfred Coville, French historian (Lesson premier Valois), dies at 81
Died in 1942 1942 Highlights
About March 30, 1942
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 82 years and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aries