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Today in World War II History—September 24, 1940 & 1945

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 by Sarah Sundin
Flag of Malta, featuring the George Cross, awarded to Malta during WWII

Flag of Malta, featuring the George Cross, awarded to Malta during WWII

85 Years Ago—Sept. 24, 1940: King George of England institutes the George Cross and George Medal for civilian valor.

Vichy France launches an air raid on British Gibraltar.

Vichy governor of Dakar, French West Africa refuses to surrender to Free French and British; French West Africa will stay loyal to Vichy until November 1942.

Warner Bros. theatrical poster for Mildred Pierce, 1945 (public domain via Wikipedia)

Warner Bros. theatrical poster for Mildred Pierce, 1945 (public domain via Wikipedia)

80 Years Ago—Sept. 24, 1945: Movie premiere of Mildred Pierce, starring Joan Crawford, who will win an Oscar for her performance.

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