Steven Terjeson | August 21, 2008
Today in WW II History
World War II History for August 21
1943 – Japan evacuated the Aleutian island of Kiaska. Kiaska had been the last North American foothold held by the Japanese.
1944 – The seeds of the United Nations are planted
On this day in 1944, representatives from the United States, Great Britain, the Soviet Union, and [...]
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Steven Terjeson | August 8, 2008
Today in WW II History
World War II History for August 8
1940 – The German Luftwaffe began a series of daylight air raids on Great Britain.
1942 – Six Nazi saboteurs were executed in Washington after conviction. Two others were cooperative and received life in prison.
1945 – The United Nations Charter was signed by U.S. President Truman.
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Steven Terjeson | June 26, 2008
Today in WW II History
World War II History for June 26
1940 – During World War II, Turkey declared its neutrality.
1944 – The New York Giants, Brooklyn Dodgers and New York Yankees played against each other in a six inning contest in a war bonds fund-raiser. Over 50,000 people watched the game. The final score was [...]
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