War Relocation Authority Established to Detain Japanese Americans, March 18, 1942
Date: March 18, 1942
Date: March 18, 1942
World War II: Baedeker Blitz: German bombers hit Exeter, Bath and York in retaliation for the British raid on LΓΌbeck. Date: April 23, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 23 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1942WWII: Terboven Appoints Quisling Minister…
World War II: The U.S. tanker SS Virginia is torpedoed in the mouth of the Mississippi River by the German submarineΒ U-507. Date: May 12, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 12 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1942World War II: Japanese…
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 β π Other events on May 15 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1942World War II: Japan Invades…
World War II: The first United States forces arrive in Europe, landing in Northern Ireland. Date: January 26, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 26 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1942World War II: Japanese Attack Tarakan, Borneo, Netherlands Indies, January…
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 1942Battle of the Coral Sea: USS Sinks ShΕhΕ, First Carrier…
World War II: Disobeying a direct order by Adolf Hitler, General Field Marshal Erwin Rommel begins a retreat of his forces after a costly defeat during the Second Battle of El Alamein. The retreat would ultimately last five months. Date: November 4, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 4 π …