Date: January 24, 1942
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World War II: Manila is captured by Japanese forces, enabling them to control the Philippines. Date: January 2, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 2 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1942British Army Amphibious Landing in Madagascar Begins Allied Offensive, September…
World War II: The George Cross is awarded "to the island fortress of Malta" by King George VI. Date: April 15, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 15 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1942World War II: U.S. Declares War on…
The Turkish parliament passes the VarlΔ±k Vergisi, a capital tax mostly levied on non-Muslim citizens with the unofficial aim to inflict financial ruin on them and end their prominence in the country's economy. Date: November 11, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 11 π Events on this day in 1942…
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 1942Manhattan Project Facilities Authorized by Eugene…
World War II: The Doolittle Raid on Japan: Tokyo, Yokohama, Kobe and Nagoya are bombed. Date: April 18, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 18 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1942French Resistance Coup in Algiers Secures Operation Torch, November 8,…
World War II: The Battle of Rabaul commences Japan's invasion of Australia's Territory of New Guinea. Date: January 23, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 23 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1942Benxihu Colliery Accident Kills 1,549 Chinese Miners, April 26,…