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Today in World War II History—March 18, 1941

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 by Sarah Sundin
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85 Years Ago—Mar. 18, 1941: US and Canada sign a joint defense pact.

German spy Capt. Ulrich von der Oster is struck and killed by a car in New York City, and his briefcase is swiped by fellow spy Kurt Ludwig; FBI launches an investigation.

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