Date: February 16, 1942
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World War II: President Franklin D. Roosevelt orders General Douglas MacArthur out of the Philippines as the Japanese victory becomes inevitable. Date: February 22, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 22 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1942World War II: U.S….
World War II: Japanese forces capture Batavia, capital of Dutch East Indies, which is left undefended after the withdrawal of the KNIL garrison and Australian Blackforce battalion to Buitenzorg and Bandung. Date: March 5, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 5 π Events on this day in 1942 π On…
The first flight of the Grumman F6F Hellcat. Date: June 26, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 26 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1942World War II: U.S. Tanker SS Virginia Torpedoed by U-507, May 12, 1942Benxihu Colliery Accident Kills 1,549…
World War II: The United States Navy's victory over the Imperial Japanese Navy at the Battle of Midway is a major turning point in the Pacific Theater. All four Japanese fleet carriers taking partβAkagi, Kaga, SΕryΕ« and HiryΕ«βare sunk, as is the heavy cruiser Mikuma. The American carrier Yorktown and the destroyer Hammann are also…
The Declaration by United Nations is signed by twenty-six nations. Date: January 1, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 1 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1942Phoenix Riot Involving Infantrymen, Military Police, and Police, November 26, 1942World War II Baedeker Blitz…
World War II: An American pilot spots a downed, intact Mitsubishi A6M Zero on Akutan Island (the "Akutan Zero"), which the US Navy then uses to learn the aircraft's flight characteristics. Date: July 10, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 10 π Events on this day in 1942 π On…