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Today in World War II History—October 31, 1942

Monday, October 31, 2022 by Sarah Sundin
Theatrical release poster of the 1942 American film Now, Voyager (Vitagraph, Inc., public domain via Wikipedia)

Theatrical release poster of the 1942 American film Now, Voyager (Vitagraph, Inc., public domain via Wikipedia)

80 Years Ago—Oct. 31, 1942: Luftwaffe raid on Canterbury, England, is hampered by barrage balloons.

New York City children trick-or-treat during the daytime due to the blackout.

New song in Top Ten: “When the Lights Go on Again.”

Movie premiere of drama Now, Voyager, starring Bette Davis and Paul Henreid.

British poster, WWII (Imperial War Museum)

British poster, WWII (Imperial War Museum)

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