Date: July 14, 1942
World War II: In the United States, a bill creating the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) is signed into law. Date: May 15, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on May 15 ๐ Events on this day in 1942 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1942War Relocation Authority Established to…
World War II: Japanese forces attack Tarakan in Borneo, Netherlands Indies (Battle of Tarakan) Date: January 11, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on January 11 ๐ Events on this day in 1942 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1942World War II Doolittle Raid Bombs Tokyo, Yokohama, Kobe, Nagoya -…
World War II: Government of Poland in exile send Raczyลski's Note (the first official report on the Holocaust) to 26 governments who signed the Declaration by United Nations. Date: December 10, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on December 10 ๐ Events on this day in 1942 ๐ On This Day (Today)…
World War II: On Corregidor, the last American forces in the Philippines surrender to the Japanese. Date: May 6, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on May 6 ๐ Events on this day in 1942 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1942Battle of Midway Begins: Japanese Strike on Midway Island…
World War II: Japanese marines are forced to withdraw during the Battle of Milne Bay. Date: September 7, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on September 7 ๐ Events on this day in 1942 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1942World War II: Matanikau Offensive Begins, American Victory, November 1,…
World War II: Manila is captured by Japanese forces, enabling them to control the Philippines. Date: January 2, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on January 2 ๐ Events on this day in 1942 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1942Japanese Submarines Shell Santa Barbara Coastline, February 23, 1942World War…