Historical Events
Black Players Try Out
2 black players, Jackie Robinson & Nate Moreland, request a tryout with the Chicago White Sox, they are allowed to work out
- Illegal Free Netherlands announces boycott of theaters
Internment of Japanese Americans
US President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs Executive Order 9102, creating the War Relocation Authority, which was charged with overseeing the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II
1942 History
Famous Birthdays
- Albert Van Vlierberghe, Belgian cyclist (d. 1991)
1942 Highlights
About March 18, 1942
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 82 years and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Pisces