THU 21 JAN 1943
Pacific
Rear Admiral Robert H. English, Commander Submarines, Pacific Fleet, is killed in the accidental crash of the Pan American Airways Martin 130 Philippine Clipper in California.
Submarine Gato (SS-212) encounters Section B of Japanese Solomons reinforcement convoy and damages army transport Kenkon Maru just east of Kieta, Bougainville, 06°12'S, 155°51'E; escorts scuttle the ship to hasten her sinking.
Submarine Pollack (SS-180) sinks Japanese merchant cargo ship Asama Maru off Kushiro, Japan, 42°41'N, 145°37'E.
USAAF B-24 damages Japanese light cruiser Natori off Ambon.
Atlantic
Naval Base and Naval Auxiliary Air Facility, Corinto, Nicaragua, are established.
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