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Today in World War II History—June 26, 1941

Friday, June 26, 2026 by Sarah Sundin
German SdKfz. 251/1 halftrack vehicle at a rail crossing, Aiviekstes, Latvia, Jun 1941 (German Federal Archive: Bild 101I-209-0063-12)

German SdKfz. 251/1 halftrack vehicle at a rail crossing, Aiviekstes, Latvia, Jun 1941 (German Federal Archive: Bild 101I-209-0063-12)

85 Years Ago—June 26, 1941: Germans occupy Daugavpils as they enter Latvia.

Spanish volunteers are organized to fight with Germany against the USSR.

Premiere of British film Dangerous Moonlight, with Richard Addinsell’s Warsaw Concerto composed for the film.

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