Date: February 1, 1942
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World War II: The Battle of the Eastern Solomons. Japanese aircraft carrier RyΕ«jΕ is sunk, with the loss of seven officers and 113 crewmen. The US carrier USSΒ Enterprise is heavily damaged. Date: August 24, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 24 π Events on this day in 1942 π On…
World War II: Second day of the Battle of Bukit Timah is fought in Singapore. Date: February 11, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 11 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1942World War II: First U.S. Forces Arrive in Northern Ireland,…
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 1942Franklin D. Roosevelt Creates National War Labor Board, January 12, 1942World War…
Benxihu Colliery accident in Manchukuo leaves 1,549 Chinese miners dead. Date: April 26, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 26 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1942World War II: Japanese Air Raid on Broome, Western Australia, March 3, 1942Battle of Santa…
World War II: RMS Laconia, carrying civilians, Allied soldiers and Italian POWs is torpedoed off the coast of West Africa and sinks with a heavy loss of life. Date: September 12, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on September 12 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This Day (Today)…
World War II: Fall of Singapore. Following an assault by Japanese forces, the British General Arthur Percival surrenders. About 80,000 Indian, United Kingdom and Australian soldiers become prisoners of war, the largest surrender of British-led military personnel in history. Date: February 15, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 15 π …