World War II: Japanese Air Raid on Broome, Western Australia, March 3, 1942
Date: March 3, 1942
Date: March 3, 1942
The completion of the Alaska Highway (also known as the Alcan Highway) is celebrated (however, the highway is not usable by standard road vehicles until 1943). Date: November 21, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on November 21 ๐ Events on this day in 1942 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events…
World War II: One thousand British bombers launch a 90-minute attack on Cologne, Germany. Date: May 30, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on May 30 ๐ Events on this day in 1942 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1942Battle of Stalingrad: Soviet Operation Uranus Counterattack Turns Tide, November 19,…
World War II: The first United States forces arrive in Europe, landing in Northern Ireland. Date: January 26, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on January 26 ๐ Events on this day in 1942 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1942WWII: Terboven Appoints Quisling Minister President in Norway, February 1,…
The Boeing B-29 Superfortress makes its maiden flight. Date: September 21, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on September 21 ๐ Events on this day in 1942 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1942Japanese Assault on Bataan Peninsula Begins – April 3, 1942Battle of Edson’s Ridge Begins: U.S. Marines Defend…
World War II: U.S. Navy conducts MarshallsโGilberts raids, the first offensive action by the United States against Japanese forces in the Pacific Theater. Date: February 1, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on February 1 ๐ Events on this day in 1942 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1942World War…
World War II: Adolf Hitler issues Fuhrer Directive No. 41 summarizing Case Blue, including the German Sixth Army's planned assault on Stalingrad. Date: April 5, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on April 5 ๐ Events on this day in 1942 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1942World War II:…