On This Date June 7,1942- The Battle of Midway ends June 7, 1942 – the USS Yorktown sinks near Midway Island. The Battle of Midway ends; Admiral Chester Nimitz wins the first World War Two naval defeat of Japan. + Add to Google Calendar + iCal / Outlook export Date Jun 07 2022 Expired! Time All Day Category General Event On this day Share this event