Today in History for 19th February 1942

Historical Events

Events 1 - 7 of 7

- About 150 Japanese warplanes attacked the Australian city of Darwin
- Bill Longson beats Managoff & Sandor Szabo, to become wrestling champ
- Dutch actors protest obligatory membership of Culture Chamber
- FDR orders detention & internment of all west-coast Japanese-Americans
- Japanese troop land on Timor
- NY Yankees annouce 5,000 uniformed soldiers admitted free at each of their upcoming home games
- Tommy Dorsey & his orchestra recorded "I'll Take Tallulah"

Famous Birthdays

Birthdays 1 - 1 of 1

- Kenneth R Kramer, (Rep-R-CO, 1979- )

Famous Deaths

Deaths 1 - 1 of 1

- Frank Abbandando, American gangster (executed) (b. 1910)

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