Derek Jarman, English director, stage designer, and author (d. 1994)
Michael Derek Elworthy Jarman (31 January 1942 – 19 February 1994) was an English film director, stage designer, author and gay rights activist.
1942Jan, 31
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- 25Jan
Thailand
World War II: Thailand declares war on the United States and United Kingdom. - 26Jan
Northern Ireland
World War II: The first United States forces arrive in Europe landing in Northern Ireland. - 8Mar
Myanmar
World War II: Imperial Japanese Army forces captured Rangoon, Burma from British. - 10Jul
Soviet Union
Diplomatic relations between the Netherlands and the Soviet Union are established. - 25Sep
Holocaust
World War II: Swiss Police instruction dictates that "Under current practice ... refugees on the grounds of race alone are not political refugees", effectively denying entry to Jews trying to flee occupied Europe during the Holocaust.