1942 World War II attack by Japan. It began on 31 May 1942 in what is now Australia and lasted until 8 June 1942 (about 8 days). The setting was Port Jackson. It was part of Axis naval activity in Australian waters and the World War II. Those involved included the Empire of Japan. About 27 people died.
Before and after
- 24 April 1942Birth of Barbra Streisand
- May 1942Construction of Sobibór Extermination Camp
- from 26 May 1942 to 21 June 1942Battle of Gazala
- from 26 May 1942 to 11 June 1942Battle of Bir Hakeim
- from 31 May 1942 to 8 June 1942Attack on Sydney Harbour
- from June 1942 to February 1943Rise of White Rose
- from 1 June 1942 to 24 November 1942Case Blue
- 5 June 1942Birth of Teodoro Obiang
- from 6 June 1942 to 28 July 1943Japanese occupation of Kiska
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