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   In the year 1942 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 on this day in history.   

Jan 26   On this day in history italian supreme command demands dismissal of German marshal Rommel   

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

Jan 26   On this day in history u.S. troops land in Northern Ireland to support the Allied effort during WWII.   

Jan 26   On this day in history wartime Prices and Trade Board brings in sugar rationing; 12 ounces per person per week   

Jan 27   On this day in history -19°F (-27.4°C), Netherland's coldest day since 1850   

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

Jan 27   On this day in history 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   In the year 1942 general Timoshenko's troops move into Ukraine   

Jan 28   On this day in history german troops occupy Benghazi Libya   

Jan 28   In the year 1942 pablo Luna y Carne, composer, dies at 61   

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

Jan 29   German &Italian troops occupy Benghazi in the year 1942.   

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

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

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

Jan 30   Japanese troops land on Ambon in the year 1942.   

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

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

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

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

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

Feb 02   US auto factories switch from commercial to war production in the year 1942.   

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

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

Feb 05   In the year 1942 braves get Tommy Holmes from Yanks for Buddy Hassett &Gene Moore   

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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   In the year 1942 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   On this day in history birth of john McLaughlin, rock guitarist (Sentimental Journey/Clouds of Joy)   

Jan 05   On this day in history birth of charlie Rose, Henderson NC, newscaster (CBS Night Watch)   

Jan 05   In the year 1942 birth of cliff Potts, Glendale Calif, actor (Ted-Lou Grant)   

Jan 05   Maurizio Pollini, Milan Italy, pianist was born on this day in history.   

Jan 05   In the year 1942 birth of jan Leeming, English television presenter and newsreader   

Jan 01   On this day in history 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   On this day in history leon Jessel, composer, dies at 70   

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

Jan 06   In the year 1942 death of emma Calvé, French soprano (b. 1858)   

Jan 07   Henry, Count of Baillet-Latour, pres of IOC (1925-42), dies at 63 on this day in history.   

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

Jan 12   On this day in history george Francis, cricketer (WI Test fast-bowler, 23 wkts in 10), dies