On This Day

What Happened on February 22, 1942

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Historical Events


Philippine Revolution'I Shall Return'

World War II: President Franklin Roosevelt orders General Douglas MacArthur out of the Philippines as American defenses collapse
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A statue in the Philippines commemorating the promised return of American commander Douglas MacArthur in World War II
A statue in the Philippines commemorating the promised return of American commander Douglas MacArthur in World War II

Famous Birthdays

  • Christine Keeler, British model & showgirl (Profumo affair), born in Uxbridge, England (d. 2017)

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