Historical Events In 1942

Jan 24   In the year 1942 musical "Star & Garter," premieres in NYC   

Jan 25   Eugene Samuel-Holeman, composer, dies at 78 in the year 1942.   

Jan 25   In the year 1942 lt General Rommels African corps reaches Msus   

Jan 26   1st US force in Europe during WW II go ashore in Northern Ireland on this day in history.   

Jan 26   Gerard L F Philips, Dutch manufacturer (Philips), dies at 83 on this day in history.   

Jan 26   Italian supreme command demands dismissal of German marshal Rommel in the year 1942.   

Jan 26   In the year 1942 the first US force in Europe during WWII goes ashore in Northern Ireland   

Jan 26   U.S. troops land in Northern Ireland to support the Allied effort during WWII in the year 1942.   

Jan 26   Wartime Prices and Trade Board brings in sugar rationing; 12 ounces per person per week on this day in history.   

Jan 27   In the year 1942 -19°F (-27.4°C), Netherland's coldest day since 1850   

Jan 27   On this day in history -19ºF (-27.4ºC), Netherlands' coldest day since 1850   

Jan 27   In the year 1942 hMS THANET, sunk south east Malaya in South China Sea - by gunfire of Japanese 5.5in cruiser 'Sendai' and destroyers while attacking Japanese troop transports   

Jan 28   General Timoshenko's troops move into Ukraine in the year 1942.   

Jan 28   German troops occupy Benghazi Libya on this day in history.   

Jan 28   Pablo Luna y Carne, composer, dies at 61 in the year 1942.   

Jan 29   On this day in history 1st broadcast of Roy Plomley's "Desert Island Discs" on BBC   

Jan 29   On this day in history german &Italian troops occupy Benghazi   

Jan 29   In the year 1942 ladislao Joseph Philip Paul Zavrtal, composer, dies at 92   

Jan 29   On this day in history peru &Ecuador sign Protocol of Rio (boundary determination)   

Jan 30   Hitler speaks at the Sports Palace in Berlin, "The war will end with the complete annihilation of the Jews." in the year 1942.   

Jan 30   In the year 1942 japanese troops land on Ambon   

Jan 30   Vasily Pavovlich Kalafati, composer, dies at 72 on this day in history.   

Jan 31   62 U boats sunk this month (327,000 ton) in the year 1942.   

Feb 01   On this day in history 2nd Norwegian government of Quisling forms   

Feb 02   On this day in history lA Times urges security measures against Japanese-Americans   

Feb 02   Los Angeles Times urges security measures against Japanese-Americans on this day in history.   

Feb 02   US auto factories switch from commercial to war production on this day in history.   

Feb 03   In the year 1942 1st Japanese air raid on Java   

Feb 03   Japanese air raid on Java on this day in history.   

Feb 04   In the year 1942 clinton Pierce becomes 1st US general wounded in action in WW II   

Feb 04   On this day in history clinton Pierce becomes first US General wounded in action in WWII   

Feb 05   On this day in history "Woman of the Year," starring Hepburn & Tracy opens at Radio City   

Feb 05   "Woman of the Year," starring Hepburn &Tracy opens at Radio City on this day in history.   

Feb 05   Braves get Tommy Holmes from Yanks for Buddy Hassett &Gene Moore in the year 1942.   

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Jan 02   On this day in history birth of hugh Shelton, 15th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff   

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

Jan 03   In the year 1942 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   In the year 1942 birth of cliff Potts, Glendale Calif, actor (Ted-Lou Grant)   

Jan 05   In the year 1942 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   Jaroslav Jezek, composer, dies at 35 in the year 1942.   

Jan 03   On this day in history pauline Beersmans, [PLJM van Cuyck], Flemish actress, dies at 70   

Jan 04   Leon Jessel, composer, dies at 70 on this day in history.   

Jan 05   Yves Paringaux, French chief of staff, murdered died in the year 1942.   

Jan 06   Emma Calvé, French soprano (b. 1858) died in the year 1942.   

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

Jan 08   Arvo Hannikainen, composer, dies at 44 on this day in history.   

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