British poster, WWII
80 Years Ago—Aug. 23, 1940: RAF cuts pilot training period from 1 month to 2 weeks.
75 Years Ago—Aug. 23, 1945: Britain ratifies United Nations Charter.
Soviet troops land on and secure Paramushiro in the Kurile Islands.
Today in World War II History—Aug. 23, 1940 & 1945
