1942 naval battle on the Pacific campaign of WWII, in present-day western Indonesia. It took place on 27 February 1942. The setting was Java Sea. It was part of Dutch East Indies campaign. Those involved included the Netherlands, Australia, the United States and the Empire of Japan.
Before and after
- 1 February 1942Launch of Voice of America
- from 8 February 1942 to 15 February 1942Battle of Singapore
- from 14 February 1942 to 1 January 1945Rise of Armia Krajowa
- from 19 February 1942 to 10 February 1943Battle of Timor
- 27 February 1942Battle of the Java Sea
- 9 March 1942Birth of John Cale
- 25 March 1942Birth of Aretha Franklin
- from 31 March 1942 to 10 April 1942Indian Ocean raid
- April 1942Bataan Death March
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