World War II Battle of Rennell Island Begins, USS Chicago Damaged January 29, 1943
World War II: The first day of the Battle of Rennell Island, USS Chicago (CA-29) is torpedoed and heavily damaged by Japanese bombers.
Date: January 29, 1943
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