Today in World War II History—July 1, 1943
Sunday, July 1, 2018 by Sarah Sundin

Recruiting poster for US Cadet Nurse Corps, WWII
75 Years Ago—July 1, 1943: Congress changes WAAC (Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps) to WAC (Women’s Army Corps) effective 9/30/43.
Congress creates US Cadet Nurse Corps, which provides a free nursing education in exchange for military service.
First All-American Girls Professional Baseball League All-Star Game is played.
First night game played at Wrigley Field in Chicago, using temporary lights.

Recruiting poster for US Women’s Army Corps, WWII