Page 9: Historical Events In 1942

Apr 14   In the year 1942 l Oterma discovers asteroid #2501 Lohja   

Apr 15   George VI awards George Cross to people of Malta on this day in history.   

Apr 15   In the year 1942 george VI awards the George Cross to the people of Malta   

Apr 15   Robert Musil, Austrian writer (Mann ohne Eigenschaften), dies at 61 on this day in history.   

Apr 16   On this day in history japanese occupying army on Java installs film censorship   

Apr 17   12 Lancasters bombs MAN-factory in Augsburg on this day in history.   

Apr 18   On this day in history "Stars & Stripes" paper for US armed forces starts   

Apr 18   James H Doolittle bombed Tokyo & other Japanese cities on this day in history.   

Apr 18   Tor Maple Leafs beat Det Red Wings 4 games to 3 for the Stanley Cup in the year 1942.   

Apr 20   On this day in history german occupiers forbids Dutch access to their beach   

Apr 23   On this day in history 4-day allied bombing on Rostock begins   

Apr 23   On this day in history marcelo Torcuato de Alvear, pres of Argentina (1922-28), dies at 73   

Apr 24   Luftwaffe bombs Exeter on this day in history.   

Apr 24   The birth of Barbra Streisland, American singer and actress in the year 1942.   

Apr 25   Luftwaffe bombs Bath in the year 1942.   

Apr 25   In the year 1942 paul Kornfeld, writer, dies at 52   

Apr 26   Coal mine explosion kills 1,549 at Honkeiko Manchuria in the year 1942.   

Apr 26   Colliery explosion kills 1,549 at Honkeiko Manchuria in the year 1942.   

Apr 27   In the year 1942 belgium Jews are forced to wear stars   

Apr 27   Tornado destroys Pryor Oklahoma killing 100, injuring 300 on this day in history.   

Apr 28   "WW II" titled so, as result of Gallup Poll in the year 1942.   

Apr 28   On this day in history nightly "dim-out" begins along the East Coast   

Apr 29   Japanese troop march into Lashio, cuts off Burma Road on this day in history.   

Apr 30   1st submarine built on Great Lakes launched, (Peto), Manitowoc, Wi in the year 1942.   

Apr 30   In the year 1942 catherine Murphy Urner, composer, dies at 51   

Apr 30   In the year 1942 the first submarine built on Great Lakes launched, (Peto), Manitowoc, Wi   

Apr 30   The Toronto Stock Exchange Index hits wartime low of 84.8 on news of German victories on this day in history.   

May 01   Japanese forces take Mandalay, Burma, in World War II while British retreat along Chindwin Valley to India in the year 1942.   

May 01   In the year 1942 radio Orange calls to defy order to wear "Jewish star"   

May 01   Townsville put on invasion alert in the year 1942.   

May 02   68th Kentucky Derby: Wayne D Wright aboard Shut Out wins in 2:04.4 in the year 1942.   

May 02   Japanese troops occupy Mandalay Burma on this day in history.   

May 03   Japanese troop attack Tulagi, Gavutu & Tanambogo, Solomon Islands on this day in history.   

May 03   On this day in history japanese troop attack Tulagi, Gavutu &Tanambogo, Solomon Islands   

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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   In the year 1942 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   On this day in history 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 in the year 1942.   

Jan 04   Leon Jessel, composer, dies at 70 in the year 1942.   

Jan 05   On this day in history 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   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   George Francis, cricketer (WI Test fast-bowler, 23 wkts in 10), dies in the year 1942.