1942 in Afghanistan

Template:Year in Afghanistan The following lists events that happened during 1942 in Afghanistan.

Incumbents

• Monarch – Mohammed Zahir Shah
• Prime Minister – Mohammad Hashim Khan

June 1942

Diplomatic relations with the United States are opened.

July 1942

The king again reaffirms his country's policy of neutrality "provided Afghanistan is left unmolested."

November 26, 1942

The 9-year-old crown prince, Mohammad Akbar Khan, dies.