Date: November 30, 1942
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World War II: Gustaf Mannerheim, the Commander-in-Chief of the Finnish Army, is granted the title of Marshal of Finland by the government on his 75th birthday. On the same day, Adolf Hitler arrives in Finland for a surprise visit to meet Mannerheim. Date: June 4, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on…
World War II: U.S. Navy conducts MarshallsβGilberts raids, the first offensive action by the United States against Japanese forces in the Pacific Theater. Date: February 1, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 1 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1942Grumman F6F…
World War II: Second day of the Battle of the Eastern Solomons; a Japanese naval transport convoy headed towards Guadalcanal is turned back by an Allied air attack. Date: August 25, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 25 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This Day (Today)…
The Holocaust: The first female prisoners arrive at Auschwitz concentration camp in German-occupied Poland. Date: March 26, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 26 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1942Pierre Laval Becomes Prime Minister of Vichy France, April 18, 1942World…
World War II: The Allies bombard Bangkok, leading Thailand, then under Japanese control, to declare war against the United States and United Kingdom. Date: January 24, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 24 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1942Alaska Highway…
World War II: Ten Japanese warplanes raid Broome, Western Australia, killing more than 100 people. Date: March 3, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 3 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1942Wannsee Conference Discusses Final Solution to Jewish Question, January 20,…