Saturday, 8 December 2012
On This Day
On This Day - 1941 - The United States entered World War II when it declared war against Japan. The act came one day after the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor. Britain and Canada also declared war on Japan.
Thursday, 6 December 2012
On This Day
On This Day - 1941 - Soviet Army launches a major counter-offensive around Moscow against Nazi Germany.
Wednesday, 5 December 2012
On This Day
On This Day - 1941 - US aircraft carrier Lexington and 5 heavy cruisers leave Pearl Harbor.
Tuesday, 4 December 2012
Monday, 3 December 2012
On This Day
On This Day - 1943 - The RAF conducted a heavy attack against Leipzig killing 1,500 and making 40,000 homeless.
Sunday, 2 December 2012
On This Day
On This Day - 1942 - Enrico Fermi directed and controlled the first nuclear chain reaction.
Saturday, 1 December 2012
On This Day
On This Day - 1944 - Edward R. Stettinius Jr. became secretary of state of the United States after the retirement of Cordell Hull.
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