Historical Events
9th US Masters
9th US Masters Tournament, Augusta National GC: Byron Nelson wins an 18-hole playoff by 1 stroke over runner-up Ben Hogan
Famous Birthdays
- Ataol Behramoğlu, Turkish poet and writer, born in Çatalca, Istanbul Province, Turkey
- Bill Conti, American Emmy and Academy Award-winning film score composer (Rocky; The Right Stuff), born in Providence, Rhode Island
Famous Deaths
- Henk Sneevliet, Dutch Communist and resistance leader during WWII, executed by the Nazis at 58
Died in 1942 1942 Highlights
About April 13, 1942
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 82 years and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aries
