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What Happened on April 28, 1942

Historical Events

  • "WW II" titled so, as result of Gallup Poll
  • German Luftwaffe estimated to have flown over 11 thousand sorties against Malta since 20th March
  • Nightly "dim-out" begins along US East Coast

Famous Birthdays

  • Dave Davis, American ten-pin bowler (PBA Tournament of Champions 1968, 75; PBA National C'ship 1965, 67), born in Hackensack, New Jersey (d. 2022)
  • Mike Brearley, English cricket batsman and captain (39 Tests, 9 x 50; Middlesex CCC, Cambridge University CC), born in Harrow, England

About April 28, 1942

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 82 years, 2 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

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