What Happened on March 25, 1942

Historical Events

  • 1st 700 Jews from Polish Lvov district reach the Bełżec Concentration camp

Famous Birthdays

Aretha Franklin (1942-2018)

American singer known as "The Queen of Soul" ("Respect"; "Think"; "Chain of Fools"), pianist, songwriter, and first female performer inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (1987), born in Memphis, Tennessee

  • Jacqueline Lichtenberg, American sci-fi author (Star Trek Lives!, Dreamspy)
  • Kim Woodburn, English television personality (How Clean is Your House), born in Eastney, England
  • Richard O'Brien, English actor and writer (Rocky Horror Picture Show)

About March 25, 1942

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 1 month and 2 days
Leap Year: No

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