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Today in World War II History—March 15, 1940 & 1945

Sunday, March 15, 2020 by Sarah Sundin
Advertisement about penicillin from Schenley Laboratories, 14 August 1944

Advertisement about penicillin from Schenley Laboratories, 14 August 1944

80 Years Ago—March 15, 1940: Movie premiere of Young Tom Edison, starring Mickey Rooney.

Movie premiere of comedy My Little Chickadee, starring Mae West and W.C. Fields.

75 Years Ago—March 15, 1945: Canadian I Corps enters service in northern Europe after transfer from Italy.

Academy Awards:

  • Best movie of 1944—Going My Way
  • Best actor—Bing Crosby in Going My Way
  • Best actress—Ingrid Bergman in Gaslight
  • Best director—Leo McCarey for Going My Way.

US War Production Board makes penicillin available for civilian use.

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