The diary

Milestone birthdays in 1942

The round-number birthdays — who turns 25, 30, 40, 50 and on up, plus whose birth centenary falls this year.

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2 celebrities reach a milestone in 1942.

April is the busiest month, with 2.

25

Turning 25

Born in 1917 · 1 person

30

Turning 30

Born in 1912 · 1 person

100

A century on

Born 1812–1842 · Born around a hundred years ago. Included whether or not they are still with us — a centenary marks the birth.