U.S. Marines Raid Japanese-Held Makin Island, August 17, 1942
Date: August 17, 1942
Date: August 17, 1942
Henry Ford patents a soybean car, which is 30% lighter than a regular car. Date: January 13, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 13 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1942Nazi Germany Launches Case Blue Offensive Against Soviet Union June 28,…
World War II: Allied forces are defeated by the Japanese at the Battle of Malaya and retreat to Singapore. Date: January 31, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 31 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1942Naval Battle of Guadalcanal Begins, World…
World War II: Battle of Pasir Panjang contributes to the fall of Singapore. Date: February 14, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 14 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1942Turkey Passes VarlΔ±k Vergisi Capital Tax on Non-Muslims November 11, 1942Japanese Submarines…
World War II: Beginning of the Battle of Stalingrad. Date: August 23, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 23 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1942French POW General Henri Giraud Escapes KΓΆnigstein Fortress – April 17, 1942Corregidor Surrender Ends Last U.S….
World War II: In Athens, the Greek People's Liberation Army is established Date: February 16, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 16 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1942Battle of Midway Begins: Japanese Strike on Midway Island June 4, 1942Royal Navy…
World War II: Battle of Stalingrad: Soviet Union forces under General Georgy Zhukov launch the Operation Uranus counterattacks at Stalingrad, turning the tide of the battle in the USSR's favor. Date: November 19, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 19 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This…