World War II Bombing of the Vatican, November 5, 1943

World War II: A Luftwaffe bombing raid on the harbour of Bari, Italy, sinks numerous cargo and transport ships, including the American SS John Harvey, which is carrying a stockpile of mustard gas. Date: December 2, 1943 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 2 📅 Events on this day in 1943 📅…

World War II: The British destroyers HMS Eclipse and HMS Laforey sink the Italian submarine Ascianghi in the Mediterranean after she torpedoes the cruiser HMS Newfoundland. Date: July 23, 1943 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 23 📅 Events on this day in 1943 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1943Battle of the…

World War II: Japan begins Operation Ke, the successful operation to evacuate its forces from Guadalcanal during the Guadalcanal campaign. Date: January 14, 1943 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 14 📅 Events on this day in 1943 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1943Katyń Massacre Mass Graves Discovered,…

World War II: In the Pacific Theater, the 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment lands and occupies Lae Nadzab Airport, near Lae during the Salamaua–Lae campaign. Date: September 5, 1943 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 5 📅 Events on this day in 1943 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1943Greek…

World War II: The United States Eighth Air Force loses 60 of 291 B-17 Flying Fortresses during the Second Raid on Schweinfurt. Date: October 14, 1943 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 14 📅 Events on this day in 1943 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1943World War II…