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Today in World War II History—July 21, 1943

Theatrical poster for the American release of the 1943 musical film Stormy Weather (Twentieth Century–Fox Film Corp., public domain via Wikipedia)

Theatrical poster for the American release of the 1943 musical film Stormy Weather (Twentieth Century–Fox Film Corp., public domain via Wikipedia)

80 Years Ago—July 21, 1943: On Sicily, US Seventh Army takes Castelvetrano, Santa Margherita, Corleone, Valledolmo, and Alimena.

Movie premiere of musical Stormy Weather, starring Lena Horne, Bill Robinson, and Cab Calloway.

US Seventh Army Clears Western Sicily, 19-23 July 1943 (US Army Center of Military History)

US Seventh Army Clears Western Sicily, 19-23 July 1943 (US Army Center of Military History)

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