World War II: The German submarine U-110 is captured by the Royal Navy. On board is the latest Enigma machine which Allied cryptographers later use to break coded German messages. Date: May 9, 1941 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 9 π Events on this day in 1941 π On This…
World War II: The German Luftwaffe launches a bombing raid on Nottingham and Derby. Date: May 8, 1941 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 8 π Events on this day in 1941 π On This Day (Today)
The first flight of the Republic P-47 Thunderbolt. Date: May 6, 1941 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 6 π Events on this day in 1941 π On This Day (Today)
At California's March Field, Bob Hope performs his first USO show. Date: May 6, 1941 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 6 π Events on this day in 1941 π On This Day (Today)
Emperor Haile Selassie returns to Addis Ababa; the country commemorates the date as Liberation Day or Patriots' Victory Day. Date: May 5, 1941 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 5 π Events on this day in 1941 π On This Day (Today)
World War II: Following the coup d'Γ©tat against Iraq Crown Prince 'Abd al-Ilah earlier that year, the United Kingdom launches the Anglo-Iraqi War to restore him to power. Date: May 2, 1941 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 2 π Events on this day in 1941 π On This Day (Today)
The UstaΕ‘e massacre nearly 200 Serbs in the village of Gudovac, the first massacre of their genocidal campaign against Serbs of the Independent State of Croatia. Date: April 28, 1941 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 28 π Events on this day in 1941 π On This Day (Today)
World War II: German troops enter Athens. Date: April 27, 1941 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 27 π Events on this day in 1941 π On This Day (Today)
World War II: The Greek government and King George II evacuate Athens before the invading Wehrmacht. Date: April 23, 1941 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 23 π Events on this day in 1941 π On This Day (Today)
World War II: The Axis powers invasion of Yugoslavia is completed when it signs an armistice with Germany and Italy. Date: April 17, 1941 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 17 π Events on this day in 1941 π On This Day (Today)