Today in World War II History—October 6, 1941
Wednesday, October 6, 2021 by Sarah Sundin

US poster featuring Norman Rockwell’s “Freedom from Want,” 1943
80 Years Ago—Oct. 6, 1941: US House of Representatives declares Thanksgiving to be the last Thursday in November, as it was from 1863-1939, later amended to the fourth Thursday (Read more: Thanksgiving in World War II).
In the World Series, New York Yankees defeat Brooklyn Dodgers four games to one.