19420419

19420419 is a date notation in the Gregorian calendar written in the YYYYMMDD format, representing April 19, 1942. This compact form is commonly used in data systems, catalogs, and archival records where a sortable, unambiguous day key is needed.

Historically, 1942 was a year of intense military activity in World War II. The date falls in a period when Allied and Axis forces were engaged across multiple theaters. Nearby events include the Bataan Death March, which ended around April 17, 1942, and the day after, April 18, 1942, saw the Doolittle Raid, a notable Allied air operation against Japan. The proximity of these events provides context for the broader wartime environment surrounding the date.

In archival and information-management practice, 19420419 may function as a unique identifier for records tied to that day. It is particularly useful in systems that require consistent, machine-friendly date keys and is often employed alongside metadata standards that support ISO 8601-like formats or YYYYMMDD conventions.

See also: 1942 in World War II, Date formats, ISO 8601, YYYYMMDD notation.