Historical Events In 1942

Oct 22   Gustave "Staff" de Clercq, leader Flemish Nationally Covenant, dies in the year 1942.  

Oct 23   On this day in history 1st ships of invasion fleet to Morocco leave Norfolk  

Oct 23   During WW II, Britain launches major offensive at El Alamein, Egypt in the year 1942.  

Oct 23   Georg Stumme, German general/commandant of African corps, dies on this day in history.  

Oct 24   2nd day of battle at El Alamein: British infantry on this day in history.  

Oct 24   Arthur Dolphin, cricketer (1 Test England 1921, 1 run, 1 catch), dies in the year 1942.  

Oct 24   In the year 1942 start of second El Alamein battle, Egypt  

Oct 25   In the year 1942 3rd day of battle at El Alamein: British offensive  

Oct 25   Ted Arnold, cricketer (160 runs & 31 wkts in 10 Tests for Eng), dies on this day in history.  

Oct 26   2nd day of Battle of Henderson Field, Guadalcanal on this day in history.  

Oct 26   The birth of Bob Hoskins, British actor of stage and screen in the year 1942.  

Oct 26   The U.S. aircraft carrier Hornet is sunk in the WWII Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands in the year 1942.  

Oct 27   5th day of battle at El Alamein: heavy battles/Australian advance in the year 1942.  

Oct 28   6th day battle at El Alamein: British offensive under Montgomery on this day in history.  

Oct 28   On this day in history train crashes into bus, killing 16 & injuring 20 (Detroit Michigan)  

Oct 29   On this day in history 16,000 Jews killed in Pinsk Russia  

Oct 29   In the year 1942 alaska highway completed  

Oct 29   In the year 1942 johan Fleming Ramsland, British broadcaster  

Oct 30   8th day of battle at El Alamein: new Australian assault on this day in history.  

Oct 31   94 U boats sunk this month (619,000 ton) on this day in history.  

Nov 01   10th day of battle at El Alamein on this day in history.  

Nov 01   On this day in history hugo Distler, composer, dies at 34  

Nov 02   11th day of battle at El Alamein: British assault on Tel el Aqqaqir on this day in history.  

Nov 02   In the year 1942 montgomery (Br) defeats Rommel (Ger) in battle of Alamein (WW II)  

Nov 03   On this day in history 12th day of battle at El Alamein: Scottish assault  

Nov 03   On this day in history battle of El Alamein ends in the North African desert in WWII  

Nov 03   In the year 1942 carl Sternheim, German playwright (Trousers, Snob), dies at 64  

Nov 03   William L Dawson elected to Congress from Chicago in the year 1942.  

Nov 04   On this day in history 13th day of battle at El Alamein: Afr corps draws back out Fuka-posing  

Nov 04   On this day in history battle of El Alamein ends with victory for the allies, after 12 days conflict with Rommel's 'Africa Corps'  

Nov 04   In the year 1942 marcel Barger, [Streliskie], cabaret performer, killed in Auschwitz  

Nov 05   In the year 1942 george M Cohan, composer, dies at 64  

Nov 05   Nazi raid on Greek Jews in Paris on this day in history.  

Nov 05   On this day in history theatrical agent George M. Cohan dies.  

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Jan 02   Hugh Shelton, 15th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff was born on this day in history.  

Jan 03   On this day in history birth of john Thaw, British actor (d. 2002)  

Jan 03   On this day in history birth of john Marsden, Australian lawyer, gay activist (d. 2006)  

Jan 04   John McLaughlin, rock guitarist (Sentimental Journey/Clouds of Joy) was born on this day in history.  

Jan 05   Charlie Rose, Henderson NC, newscaster (CBS Night Watch) was born on this day in history.  

Jan 05   Cliff Potts, Glendale Calif, actor (Ted-Lou Grant) was born on this day in history.  

Jan 05   On this day in history birth of maurizio Pollini, Milan Italy, pianist  

Jan 05   Jan Leeming, English television presenter and newsreader was born on this day in history.  

Jan 01   In the year 1942 jaroslav Jezek, composer, dies at 35  

Jan 03   Pauline Beersmans, [PLJM van Cuyck], Flemish actress, dies at 70 on this day in history.  

Jan 04   In the year 1942 leon Jessel, composer, dies at 70  

Jan 05   In the year 1942 death of yves Paringaux, French chief of staff, murdered  

Jan 06   On this day in history death of emma Calvé, French soprano (b. 1858)  

Jan 07   In the year 1942 henry, Count of Baillet-Latour, pres of IOC (1925-42), dies at 63  

Jan 08   Arvo Hannikainen, composer, dies at 44 in the year 1942.  

Jan 12   George Francis, cricketer (WI Test fast-bowler, 23 wkts in 10), dies in the year 1942.