may 6, 1942 - Surrender of Corregidor and the Philippines
Description:
This happened when the island of Corregidor was the last allied stronghold in the Philippines, where the Japanese had pumped constant artillery fire onto it. General Wainwright under certain circumstances couldn’t defend themselves and later surrendered to the Japanese at midnight.Added to timeline:
Date:
may 6, 1942
Now
~ 83 years ago