What Happened on March 12, 1942

Historical Events

  • British troops vacate the Andaman Islands in Gulf of Bengal

Famous Birthdays

  • Brian O'Hara, English rock guitarist and singer (The Foremost - "A Little Loving"), born in Liverpool, England (d. 1999)
  • Jimmy Wynn, American baseball outfielder (MLB All Star 1967, 74, 75; Houston Astros, LA Dodgers), born in Hamilton, Ohio (d. 2020)

Ratko Mladić (82 years old)

Bosnian Serb general during the Bosnian War (found guilty of war crimes 2017), born in Božanovići, Croatia


Famous Deaths

  • Enric Morera i Viura, Spanish musician and composer, dies at 76
  • Robert Bosch, German engineer, inventor (automotive ignition device), and industrialist, dies at 80
Died in 1942 1942 Highlights

About March 12, 1942

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 1 month and 16 days
Leap Year: No

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