Today in World War II History—March 4, 1943
Saturday, March 4, 2023 by Sarah Sundin

Movie posters for Mrs. Miniver and Yankee Doodle Dandy (both public domain via Wikipedia)
80 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 Bombardment Group conducts first trial of armored flak vests.

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