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Today in World War II History—Mar. 4, 1943

Sunday, March 4, 2018 by Sarah Sundin
Waist gunners on a B-24 Liberator wearing protective flak vests and helmets (US National Archives)

Waist gunners on a B-24 Liberator wearing protective flak vests and helmets (US National Archives)

75 Years Ago—Mar. 4, 1943: Academy Awards emceed by Bob Hope:

  • Best movie—Mrs. Miniver.
  • Best actor James Cagney in Yankee Doodle Dandy
  • Best actress Greer Garson in Mrs. Miniver
  • Best director William Wyler for Mrs. Miniver.

US 91st Bomb Group conducts first trial of armored flak vests.

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One response to “Today in World War II History—Mar. 4, 1943”

  1. Vivian Furbay says:
    March 6, 2018 at 3:38 am

    Saw both of those movies: Mrs. Miniver and Yankee Doodle Dandy, great films.

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