Date: March 1, 1942
World War II: In the Mediterranean Sea, the Royal Navy confronts Italy's Regia Marina in the Second Battle of Sirte. Date: March 22, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 22 📅 Events on this day in 1942 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1942World War II Attack on…
The Holocaust: Nazi Germany and Vichy France begin the deportation of 65,000 Jews from Drancy internment camp to German extermination camps. Date: March 27, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 27 📅 Events on this day in 1942 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1942WWII: Terboven Appoints Quisling…
World War II: During the Battle of the Java Sea, an Allied strike force is defeated by a Japanese task force in the Java Sea in the Dutch East Indies. Date: February 27, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 27 📅 Events on this day in 1942 📅 On This…
Pierre Laval becomes Prime Minister of Vichy France. Date: April 18, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 18 📅 Events on this day in 1942 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1942Japanese Capture Manila in World War II, Control Philippines – January 2, 1942World War II: First U.S….
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 → 📅 Other events on April 15 📅 Events on this day in 1942 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1942Corregidor Surrenders to Japan, Last U.S. Forces…
Voice of America, the official external radio and television service of the United States government, begins broadcasting with programs aimed at areas controlled by the Axis powers. Date: February 1, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 1 📅 Events on this day in 1942 📅 On This Day (Today) More…