World War II Attack on Aruba, First German Shots in Americas, February 16, 1942

World War II: The first United States forces arrive in Europe, landing in Northern Ireland. Date: January 26, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 26 📅 Events on this day in 1942 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1942U.S. Reinstates Year-Round Daylight Saving Time for Wartime Energy Conservation,…

World War II: Manila is captured by Japanese forces, enabling them to control the Philippines. Date: January 2, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 2 📅 Events on this day in 1942 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1942Wannsee Conference Discusses Final Solution, January 20, 1942Cocoanut Grove Nightclub…

World War II: The Koli Point action begins during the Guadalcanal campaign and ends on November 12. Date: November 3, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 3 📅 Events on this day in 1942 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1942Osvald Group Launches First Anti-Nazi Resistance in Norway,…

World War II: US Navy L-class blimp L-8 drifts in from the Pacific and eventually crashes in Daly City, California. The two-man crew cannot be found. Date: August 16, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 16 📅 Events on this day in 1942 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…

World War II: The first United States forces arrive in Europe, landing in Northern Ireland. Date: January 26, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 26 📅 Events on this day in 1942 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1942Franklin D. Roosevelt Creates National War Labor Board, January 12,…