Pierre Laval Becomes Prime Minister of Vichy France, April 18, 1942
Date: April 18, 1942
Date: April 18, 1942
World War II: The Dutch East Indies surrender Java to the Imperial Japanese Army. Date: March 8, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 8 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1942Voice of America Begins Broadcasting to Axis Areas, February 1, 1942World…
World War II: Ten Japanese warplanes raid Broome, Western Australia, killing more than 100 people. Date: March 3, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 3 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1942Allied Bombing of Bangkok Triggers Thailand War Declaration, January 24,…
World War II: Dutch East Indies unconditionally surrenders to the Japanese forces in Kalijati, Subang, West Java, and the Japanese complete their Dutch East Indies campaign. Date: March 9, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 9 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This Day (Today) More events…
Free French Forces retreat from Bir Hakeim after having successfully delayed the Axis advance. Date: June 11, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 11 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1942World War II: First Aircraft Ejection Seat Use, January 13, 1942Germany…
World War II: Attack on Aruba, first World War II German shots fired on a land based object in the Americas. Date: February 16, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 16 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1942Japanese Capture of Rangoon,…
In the Wardha session of Congress, the "Quit India" resolution is approved, authorising Mahatma Gandhi to campaign for India's independence from Britain. Date: July 14, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 14 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1942Battle for Henderson…