Page 3: 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   On this day in history 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   In the year 1942 italian supreme command demands dismissal of German marshal Rommel   

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

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

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

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   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   On this day in history pablo Luna y Carne, composer, dies at 61   

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   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   On this day in history hitler speaks at the Sports Palace in Berlin, "The war will end with the complete annihilation of the Jews."   

Jan 30   On this day in history japanese troops land on Ambon   

Jan 30   In the year 1942 vasily Pavovlich Kalafati, composer, dies at 72   

Jan 31   On this day in history 62 U boats sunk this month (327,000 ton)   

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

Feb 02   In the year 1942 lA Times urges security measures against Japanese-Americans   

Feb 02   Los Angeles Times urges security measures against Japanese-Americans in the year 1942.   

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

Feb 03   On this day in history 1st Japanese air raid on Java   

Feb 03   On this day in history japanese air raid on Java   

Feb 04   Clinton Pierce becomes 1st US general wounded in action in WW II on this day in history.   

Feb 04   Clinton Pierce becomes first US General wounded in action in WWII on this day in history.   

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

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

Feb 05   On this day in history braves get Tommy Holmes from Yanks for Buddy Hassett &Gene Moore   

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Jan 02   Hugh Shelton, 15th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff was born in the year 1942.   

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

Jan 03   John Marsden, Australian lawyer, gay activist (d. 2006) was born in the year 1942.   

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   Cliff Potts, Glendale Calif, actor (Ted-Lou Grant) was born in the year 1942.   

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

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

Jan 01   Jaroslav Jezek, composer, dies at 35 in the year 1942.   

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

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

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

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