Page 3: Historical Events In 1942

Jan 24   On this day in history musical "Star & Garter," premieres in NYC   

Jan 25   On this day in history eugene Samuel-Holeman, composer, dies at 78   

Jan 25   On this day in history lt General Rommels African corps reaches Msus   

Jan 26   In the year 1942 1st US force in Europe during WW II go ashore in Northern Ireland   

Jan 26   Gerard L F Philips, Dutch manufacturer (Philips), dies at 83 in the year 1942.   

Jan 26   In the year 1942 italian supreme command demands dismissal of German marshal Rommel   

Jan 26   The first US force in Europe during WWII goes ashore in Northern Ireland on this day in history.   

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

Jan 26   In the year 1942 wartime Prices and Trade Board brings in sugar rationing; 12 ounces per person per week   

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

Jan 27   -19ºF (-27.4ºC), Netherlands' coldest day since 1850 in the year 1942.   

Jan 27   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 on this day in history.   

Jan 28   In the year 1942 general Timoshenko's troops move into Ukraine   

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   1st broadcast of Roy Plomley's "Desert Island Discs" on BBC in the year 1942.   

Jan 29   In the year 1942 german &Italian troops occupy Benghazi   

Jan 29   Ladislao Joseph Philip Paul Zavrtal, composer, dies at 92 on this day in history.   

Jan 29   Peru &Ecuador sign Protocol of Rio (boundary determination) in the year 1942.   

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   On this day in history vasily Pavovlich Kalafati, composer, dies at 72   

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   On this day in history los Angeles Times urges security measures against Japanese-Americans   

Feb 02   In the year 1942 uS auto factories switch from commercial to war production   

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

Feb 03   Japanese air raid on Java in the year 1942.   

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

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

Feb 05   In the year 1942 "Woman of the Year," starring Hepburn & Tracy opens at Radio City   

Feb 05   In the year 1942 "Woman of the Year," starring Hepburn &Tracy opens at Radio City   

Feb 05   Braves get Tommy Holmes from Yanks for Buddy Hassett &Gene Moore on this day in history.   

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Jan 02   In the year 1942 birth of hugh Shelton, 15th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff   

Jan 03   John Thaw, British actor (d. 2002) was born in the year 1942.   

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 in the year 1942.   

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

Jan 05   On this day in history birth of cliff Potts, Glendale Calif, actor (Ted-Lou Grant)   

Jan 05   Maurizio Pollini, Milan Italy, pianist was born in the year 1942.   

Jan 05   On this day in history birth of jan Leeming, English television presenter and newsreader   

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 in the year 1942.   

Jan 05   Yves Paringaux, French chief of staff, murdered died on this day in history.   

Jan 06   Emma Calvé, French soprano (b. 1858) died on this day in history.   

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