HMS Vestal, Last Royal Navy Ship Sunk in World War II, July 26, 1945
Date: July 26, 1945
Date: July 26, 1945
World War II: The United States Army liberates Nazi Sonderlager (high security) prisoner-of-war camp Oflag IV-C (better known as Colditz). Date: April 16, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 16 π Events on this day in 1945 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1945Yalta Conference Opens: Churchill, Roosevelt,…
World War II: Audie Murphy displays valor and bravery in action for which he will later be awarded the Medal of Honor. Date: January 26, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 26 π Events on this day in 1945 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1945August Revolution: Viet…
World War II: US troops reclaim the Philippine island of Corregidor from the Japanese. Date: February 26, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 26 π Events on this day in 1945 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1945Arab League Founded in Cairo, Egypt – March 22, 1945Halifax Riot…
US Army private Eddie Slovik is executed for desertion, the first such execution of an American soldier since the Civil War. Date: January 31, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 31 π Events on this day in 1945 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1945Consolidated B-32 Dominator First…
First combat mission of the Consolidated B-32 Dominator heavy bomber. Date: May 29, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 29 π Events on this day in 1945 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1945Levant Crisis Begins in Syria: Britain Pressures France, May 16, 1945Chinese Communist Supporters Kill U.S….
The Trade Union Council of Transcarpathian Ukraine is founded in Mukachevo. Date: January 21, 1945 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 21 π Events on this day in 1945 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1945Operation Veritable Begins: British and Canadian Forces Advance, February 8, 1945Raid at Cabanatuan: Rangers…