Get new blog posts sent directly to your email inbox!

Today in World War II History

Read Today's Article

Today in World War II History—Sept. 21, 1940 & 1945

Monday, September 21, 2020 by Sarah Sundin
Air raid shelter in a London Underground station during the Blitz, 1940-41 (US National Archives: 195768)

Air raid shelter in a London Underground station during the Blitz, 1940-41 (US National Archives: 195768)

80 Years Ago—Sept. 21, 1940: Britain officially sanctions Underground stations as air raid shelters (already being used), electric rails are turned off at night to open more room for shelter.

British Museum artifacts, including the Elgin Marbles, are hidden in the Aldwych tube station.

75 Years Ago—Sept. 21, 1945: Henry Ford II succeeds his grandfather, Henry Ford, as president of Ford Motor Company.

Share

Comments are closed.

Embers in the London Sky cover
“Another masterful installment in Sundin’s roster of WWII novels.”
—Booklist starred review for Embers in the London Sky
NOW AVAILABLE!

A Free Gift for You

Make It Do - The US Home Front in World War II

When you subscribe to my monthly enewsletter, you’ll also receive “Make It Do – The US Home Front in World War II,” a collection of my popular blog posts. As a subscriber, you’ll also be the first to learn about my upcoming novels.