Page 20: Historical Events In 1942

Oct 22   On this day in history gustave "Staff" de Clercq, leader Flemish Nationally Covenant, dies   

Oct 23   1st ships of invasion fleet to Morocco leave Norfolk in the year 1942.   

Oct 23   During WW II, Britain launches major offensive at El Alamein, Egypt in the year 1942.   

Oct 23   Georg Stumme, German general/commandant of African corps, dies on this day in history.   

Oct 24   2nd day of battle at El Alamein: British infantry in the year 1942.   

Oct 24   On this day in history arthur Dolphin, cricketer (1 Test England 1921, 1 run, 1 catch), dies   

Oct 24   Start of second El Alamein battle, Egypt on this day in history.   

Oct 25   3rd day of battle at El Alamein: British offensive on this day in history.   

Oct 25   On this day in history ted Arnold, cricketer (160 runs & 31 wkts in 10 Tests for Eng), dies   

Oct 26   On this day in history 2nd day of Battle of Henderson Field, Guadalcanal   

Oct 26   In the year 1942 the birth of Bob Hoskins, British actor of stage and screen   

Oct 26   The U.S. aircraft carrier Hornet is sunk in the WWII Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands on this day in history.   

Oct 27   5th day of battle at El Alamein: heavy battles/Australian advance on this day in history.   

Oct 28   In the year 1942 6th day battle at El Alamein: British offensive under Montgomery   

Oct 28   On this day in history train crashes into bus, killing 16 & injuring 20 (Detroit Michigan)   

Oct 29   16,000 Jews killed in Pinsk Russia in the year 1942.   

Oct 29   Alaska highway completed on this day in history.   

Oct 29   On this day in history johan Fleming Ramsland, British broadcaster   

Oct 30   On this day in history 8th day of battle at El Alamein: new Australian assault   

Oct 31   94 U boats sunk this month (619,000 ton) in the year 1942.   

Nov 01   In the year 1942 10th day of battle at El Alamein   

Nov 01   On this day in history hugo Distler, composer, dies at 34   

Nov 02   On this day in history 11th day of battle at El Alamein: British assault on Tel el Aqqaqir   

Nov 02   On this day in history montgomery (Br) defeats Rommel (Ger) in battle of Alamein (WW II)   

Nov 03   12th day of battle at El Alamein: Scottish assault in the year 1942.   

Nov 03   On this day in history battle of El Alamein ends in the North African desert in WWII   

Nov 03   On this day in history carl Sternheim, German playwright (Trousers, Snob), dies at 64   

Nov 03   William L Dawson elected to Congress from Chicago in the year 1942.   

Nov 04   13th day of battle at El Alamein: Afr corps draws back out Fuka-posing in the year 1942.   

Nov 04   In the year 1942 battle of El Alamein ends with victory for the allies, after 12 days conflict with Rommel's 'Africa Corps'   

Nov 04   On this day in history marcel Barger, [Streliskie], cabaret performer, killed in Auschwitz   

Nov 05   On this day in history george M Cohan, composer, dies at 64   

Nov 05   On this day in history nazi raid on Greek Jews in Paris   

Nov 05   In the year 1942 theatrical agent George M. Cohan dies.   

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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   John Marsden, Australian lawyer, gay activist (d. 2006) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 04   John McLaughlin, rock guitarist (Sentimental Journey/Clouds of Joy) was born on this day in history.   

Jan 05   In the year 1942 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   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 on this day in history.   

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