Web1942 was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1942nd year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations, the 942nd year of the 2nd millennium, the 42nd year of the 20th century, and the 3rd year of the 1940s decade.
WebFeb 2, 2013 · Historical events from year 1942. Learn about 631 famous, scandalous and important events that happened in 1942 or search by date or keyword.
WebThe state of the Allies and Axis powers in November 1942 1: Operation Supercharge, the Allied breakout at El Alamein, begins. On Guadalcanal, the Americans begin the Matanikau Offensive against the Japanese 3: Second Battle of El Alamein ends – German forces under Erwin Rommel are forced to retreat during the night.
Web20 March – The navy minister, Admiral Shigetarō Shimada says that in view of the Allies ' "Retaliation and hatred", Japan would no longer follow recognized rules of sea warfare. 18 April – Doolittle Raid, the first bombing raid on the Japanese home islands. 25 May – Four ships leave Hokkaido to stage a diversionary raid on the Aleutian ...
WebJan 20 Nazi officials hold the notorious Wannsee Conference in Berlin to organize the "final solution", the extermination of Europe's Jews. Feb 13 Operation Sealion, Nazi Germany’s invasion of England, is cancelled by Adolf Hitler. Feb 19 An estimated 150 Japanese warplanes attack the Australian city of Darwin.