Today in World War II History—Oct. 9, 1940 & 1945
Friday, October 9, 2020 by Sarah Sundin
80 Years Ago—Oct. 9, 1940: Luftwaffe bomb pierces dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral in London, destroying the high altar.
Germans begin occupying Romanian oil fields.
President Roosevelt releases policy allowing Blacks to serve as officers for Black military units; Army begins to recruit Black nurses and doctors to care for Black patients only.
75 Years Ago—Oct. 9, 1945: Typhoon Louise hits Okinawa, killing 36 and destroying hundreds of US ships.