Date: May 4, 1942
World War II: Fall of Singapore. Following an assault by Japanese forces, the British General Arthur Percival surrenders. About 80,000 Indian, United Kingdom and Australian soldiers become prisoners of war, the largest surrender of British-led military personnel in history. Date: February 15, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 15 📅…
The War Relocation Authority is established in the United States to take Japanese Americans into custody. Date: March 18, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 18 📅 Events on this day in 1942 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1942Battle of the Java Sea: Allied Defeat by Japanese…
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 → 📅 Other events on July 14 📅 Events on this day in 1942 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1942Battle of Midway…
Mexico enters the Second World War on the side of the Allies. Date: May 22, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 22 📅 Events on this day in 1942 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1942Battle of the Coral Sea Ends: USS Lexington Sunk, May 8, 1942MV Struma…
The Germans test fly the Messerschmitt Me 262 using its jet engines for the first time. Date: July 18, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 18 📅 Events on this day in 1942 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1942US Reinstates Year-Round Daylight Saving Time for War Energy…
World War II: The Battle of Mount Austen, the Galloping Horse, and the Sea Horse begins during the Guadalcanal campaign. Date: December 15, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 15 📅 Events on this day in 1942 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1942Greek People’s Liberation Army Established…