Date: October 30, 1942
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World War II: At Toulon, the French navy scuttles its ships and submarines to keep them out of Nazi hands. Date: November 27, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 27 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1942USS Wasp Sunk by Japanese…
World War II: During the Battle of the Coral Sea, United States Navy aircraft carrier aircraft attack and sink the Imperial Japanese Navy light aircraft carrier ShΕhΕ; the battle marks the first time in naval history that two enemy fleets fight without visual contact between warring ships. Date: May 7, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia…
The Pledge of Allegiance is formally adopted by U.S. Congress. Date: June 22, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 22 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1942Japanese Capture of Rangoon, Burma During World War II – March 8, 1942RMS Laconia Torpedoed…
World War II: The Battle of the Coral Sea comes to an end with Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carrier aircraft attacking and sinking the United States Navy aircraft carrier USSΒ Lexington. Date: May 8, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 8 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This…
World War II: United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt signs executive order 9066, allowing the United States military to relocate Japanese Americans to internment camps. Date: February 19, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 19 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This Day (Today) More events from…
Seven hundred ninety-one Romanian Jewish refugees and crew members are killed after the MV Struma is torpedoed by the Soviet Navy. Date: February 24, 1942 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 24 π Events on this day in 1942 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1942World War II: Japanese…