Today in World War II History—May 29, 1942
Sunday, May 29, 2022 by Sarah Sundin
80 Years Ago—May 29, 1942: First flight of the only Australian-produced aircraft of WWII, the Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation CA-12 Boomerang fighter.
Actor John Barrymore dies of pneumonia in Los Angeles, age 60.
In New York City, special premiere of musical Yankee Doodle Dandy, starring James Cagney as songwriter George M. Cohan, with tickets only available with purchase of a war bond.