Date: December 2, 1942
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 → 📅 Other events on January 24 📅 Events on this day in 1942 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1942Battle of…
World War II: Japanese naval troops invade Tulagi Island in the Solomon Islands during the first part of Operation Mo that results in the Battle of the Coral Sea between Japanese forces and forces from the United States and Australia. Date: May 3, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 3…
Henry Ford patents a soybean car, which is 30% lighter than a regular car. Date: January 13, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 13 📅 Events on this day in 1942 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1942Shostakovich’s 7th Symphony Premieres in Besieged Leningrad, August 9, 1942Hedy Lamarr…
World War II: President Franklin D. Roosevelt orders General Douglas MacArthur out of the Philippines as the Japanese victory becomes inevitable. Date: February 22, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 22 📅 Events on this day in 1942 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1942Chortkiv Holocaust Deportation and…
World War II: Japanese forces invade Christmas Island, then a British possession. Date: March 31, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 31 📅 Events on this day in 1942 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1942Battle of the Coral Sea Ends: USS Lexington Sunk, May 8, 1942WWII German…
World War II: Disobeying a direct order by Adolf Hitler, General Field Marshal Erwin Rommel begins a retreat of his forces after a costly defeat during the Second Battle of El Alamein. The retreat would ultimately last five months. Date: November 4, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 4 📅…