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Today in World War II History—Oct. 10, 1940 & 1945

Saturday, October 10, 2020 by Sarah Sundin

80 Years Ago—Oct. 10, 1940: Hitler starts Führer-Sofortprogram to build air-raid shelters in German cities.

The National Gallery in London begins holding lunchtime concerts in the Octagonal Room every weekday for the duration.

75 Years Ago—Oct. 10, 1945: Soviet code clerk defects to US and reveals extent of Soviet spy ring in US.

In the World Series, the Detroit Tigers defeat the Chicago Cubs 4 games to 3.

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