What Happened on July 16, 1942

Historical Events

  • French police arrest 13,152 Jews in Paris
  • Jews transported from Holland to extermination camp

Famous Birthdays

  • Desmond Dekker [Dacres], Jamaican reggae pioneer (The Aces - "007 (Shanty Town)"; "Israelites"), born in Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica (d. 2006)
  • Frank Field, British Labour politician, born in Edmonton, Middlesex

Margaret Smith Court (81 years old)

Australian tennis player (1970 Grand Slam; 24 x Grand Slam singles titles), born in Albury, Australia


Born in 1942
1942 Highlights

About July 16, 1942

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 81 years, 8 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Cancer