Today in World War II History—September 26, 1942
Monday, September 26, 2022 by Sarah Sundin
80 Years Ago—Sept. 26, 1942: US War Labor Board issues directive for women to have equal pay for equal work (not implemented until April 1943).
King Christian X of Denmark’s brief reply to Hitler’s lengthy telegram on the king’s 72nd birthday causes the “Telegram Crisis,” in which Hitler will demand changes in the Danish government.
Auxiliary carrier USS Bogue is commissioned, Tacoma, WA.
New song in Top Ten: “Serenade in Blue.”