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[December 9th, 1945] This Shrinking World
December 9, 2025 at 4:04 PM
[December 9th, 1945] This Shrinking World
[December 9th, 1945] The debut broadcast of the renowned American radio program "Folksong Festival" debuts, hosted by Oscar Brand on WNYC radio in New York City.
December 9, 2025 at 4:03 PM
[December 9th, 1945] The debut broadcast of the renowned American radio program "Folksong Festival" debuts, hosted by Oscar Brand on WNYC radio in New York City.
Wavell defended the use of Indian troops in Indonesia, stating they were there to disarm Japanese forces and rescue prisoners, not suppress Indonesians.
December 9, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Wavell defended the use of Indian troops in Indonesia, stating they were there to disarm Japanese forces and rescue prisoners, not suppress Indonesians.
[December 9th, 1945] Lord Wavell, Viceroy of India, met Mahatma Gandhi to discuss issues including recent riots and trials, but emphasized no negotiations would occur until after elections.
December 9, 2025 at 4:03 PM
[December 9th, 1945] Lord Wavell, Viceroy of India, met Mahatma Gandhi to discuss issues including recent riots and trials, but emphasized no negotiations would occur until after elections.
[December 9th, 1945] Steve Van Buren scored three touchdowns in the second half, leading the Philadelphia Eagles to a 35-7 victory over the Boston Yanks. Van Buren broke Don Hutson's NFL scoring record with 18 touchdowns and 110 points for the season.
December 9, 2025 at 3:04 PM
[December 9th, 1945] Steve Van Buren scored three touchdowns in the second half, leading the Philadelphia Eagles to a 35-7 victory over the Boston Yanks. Van Buren broke Don Hutson's NFL scoring record with 18 touchdowns and 110 points for the season.
[December 9th, 1945] Colorful covers of today's magazines
December 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
[December 9th, 1945] Colorful covers of today's magazines
[December 9th, 1945] General Douglas MacArthur liberated Japanese farmers from feudal oppression by abolishing discriminatory taxes and land ownership laws, freeing half the population. Based on the Potsdam Declaration, he ordered land transfers to farmers with low-rate financing,
December 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
[December 9th, 1945] General Douglas MacArthur liberated Japanese farmers from feudal oppression by abolishing discriminatory taxes and land ownership laws, freeing half the population. Based on the Potsdam Declaration, he ordered land transfers to farmers with low-rate financing,
This innovative model, already in operation, challenges traditional automakers and promises improved efficiency and lower maintenance.
December 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
This innovative model, already in operation, challenges traditional automakers and promises improved efficiency and lower maintenance.
[December 9th, 1945] The Tucker Torpedo, a rear-engine car priced at $1,000 and capable of 200 mph, is set to revolutionize the auto industry. Designed by Preston Tucker, it eliminates complex mechanical parts like clutches and drive shafts, reducing weight to around 2,000 pounds.
December 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
[December 9th, 1945] The Tucker Torpedo, a rear-engine car priced at $1,000 and capable of 200 mph, is set to revolutionize the auto industry. Designed by Preston Tucker, it eliminates complex mechanical parts like clutches and drive shafts, reducing weight to around 2,000 pounds.
[December 9th, 1945] Hebron. Glassblowing
December 9, 2025 at 3:01 PM
[December 9th, 1945] Hebron. Glassblowing
[December 9th, 1945] General Joseph W. Stilwell saluted the family of Staff-Sgt. Kazun Masuda, a Japanese-American soldier killed in Italy, at their Santa Ana home. Stilwell pinned the Distinguished Service Cross on Masuda's sister, honoring the hero's sacrifice.
December 9, 2025 at 2:04 PM
[December 9th, 1945] General Joseph W. Stilwell saluted the family of Staff-Sgt. Kazun Masuda, a Japanese-American soldier killed in Italy, at their Santa Ana home. Stilwell pinned the Distinguished Service Cross on Masuda's sister, honoring the hero's sacrifice.
[December 9th, 1945] Practice Ground for Three Chop Sticks? (Los Angeles Times)
December 9, 2025 at 2:03 PM
[December 9th, 1945] Practice Ground for Three Chop Sticks? (Los Angeles Times)
[December 9th, 1945] The SS Simmons Victory, a U.S. Victory ship that would later become the controversial USS Liberty, departed San Francisco for the East Coast.
December 9, 2025 at 2:03 PM
[December 9th, 1945] The SS Simmons Victory, a U.S. Victory ship that would later become the controversial USS Liberty, departed San Francisco for the East Coast.
[December 9th, 1945] Ronald Reagan was discharged from active duty in the U.S. Army Air Forces at Fort MacArthur, California, after serving in World War II making training films, a pivotal moment marking the end of his military service and the beginning of his return to Hollywood and nascent
December 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
[December 9th, 1945] Ronald Reagan was discharged from active duty in the U.S. Army Air Forces at Fort MacArthur, California, after serving in World War II making training films, a pivotal moment marking the end of his military service and the beginning of his return to Hollywood and nascent
Doctors reported his condition as stable but guarded, with no clear prognosis. He was treated by Capt. Ned Snyder, a UT med school graduate.
December 9, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Doctors reported his condition as stable but guarded, with no clear prognosis. He was treated by Capt. Ned Snyder, a UT med school graduate.
Patton, 60, sustained a fractured neck vertebra and is completely paralyzed below the third cervical vertebra. Despite his critical condition, he remained conscious and cheerful, asking, "Wasn't that a hell of a way to get hurt?"
December 9, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Patton, 60, sustained a fractured neck vertebra and is completely paralyzed below the third cervical vertebra. Despite his critical condition, he remained conscious and cheerful, asking, "Wasn't that a hell of a way to get hurt?"
[December 9th, 1945] BREAKING: General George S. Patton, the legendary American commander known for his aggressive tactics during World War II, is seriously injured in a car accident near Mannheim, Germany, when his vehicle collides with a U.S. Army truck.
December 9, 2025 at 8:12 AM
[December 9th, 1945] BREAKING: General George S. Patton, the legendary American commander known for his aggressive tactics during World War II, is seriously injured in a car accident near Mannheim, Germany, when his vehicle collides with a U.S. Army truck.
[December 8th, 1945] Alexander Siloti, the renowned Russian virtuoso pianist, conductor, and composer, died in New York City at the age of 82.
December 8, 2025 at 6:04 PM
[December 8th, 1945] Alexander Siloti, the renowned Russian virtuoso pianist, conductor, and composer, died in New York City at the age of 82.
[December 8th, 1945] Hitler's plan to seize Gibraltar in 1940, known as "Operation Felix," involved expecting Spanish cooperation. Documents revealed the Nazis aimed to close the Strait of Gibraltar to the Royal Navy. The plan failed due to Spanish resistance.
December 8, 2025 at 6:03 PM
[December 8th, 1945] Hitler's plan to seize Gibraltar in 1940, known as "Operation Felix," involved expecting Spanish cooperation. Documents revealed the Nazis aimed to close the Strait of Gibraltar to the Royal Navy. The plan failed due to Spanish resistance.
[December 8th, 1945] A modified medium bomber, the Mixmaster, set a new cross-country speed record by flying from Long Beach to Washington, D.C., in 3 hours, 17 minutes, and 34 seconds, averaging 432 mph. It broke the previous record and was aided by a tailwind.
December 8, 2025 at 6:03 PM
[December 8th, 1945] A modified medium bomber, the Mixmaster, set a new cross-country speed record by flying from Long Beach to Washington, D.C., in 3 hours, 17 minutes, and 34 seconds, averaging 432 mph. It broke the previous record and was aided by a tailwind.
[December 8th, 1945] Canadian operatic soprano Pierrette Alarie made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera in the role of Oscar in Verdi's Un ballo in maschera
December 8, 2025 at 6:03 PM
[December 8th, 1945] Canadian operatic soprano Pierrette Alarie made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera in the role of Oscar in Verdi's Un ballo in maschera
[December 8th, 1945] Advertisement: Canada Dry Ginger Ale is highlighted as a refreshing beverage, with its quality remaining unchanged despite sugar shortages affecting production.
December 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
[December 8th, 1945] Advertisement: Canada Dry Ginger Ale is highlighted as a refreshing beverage, with its quality remaining unchanged despite sugar shortages affecting production.
[December 8th, 1945] A Canadian soldier's wife asks if her Norwegian husband, who served in the Canadian army, is eligible for benefits and gratuities. He may receive a clothing allowance, rehabilitation grant, and gratuities based on his rank.
December 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
[December 8th, 1945] A Canadian soldier's wife asks if her Norwegian husband, who served in the Canadian army, is eligible for benefits and gratuities. He may receive a clothing allowance, rehabilitation grant, and gratuities based on his rank.
[December 8th, 1945] Private First Class William Joseph Grabiarz was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic sacrifice during the Battle of Manila on February 23, 1945, shielding a wounded officer with his own body from enemy fire, an act of immense bravery for which he died,
December 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
[December 8th, 1945] Private First Class William Joseph Grabiarz was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic sacrifice during the Battle of Manila on February 23, 1945, shielding a wounded officer with his own body from enemy fire, an act of immense bravery for which he died,
[December 8th, 1945] A military plane crash near Billings killed 17 of 21 overseas veterans, with six injured. The crash also claimed the lives of two pilots. The dead were identified, and some victims' families were notified.
December 8, 2025 at 5:04 PM
[December 8th, 1945] A military plane crash near Billings killed 17 of 21 overseas veterans, with six injured. The crash also claimed the lives of two pilots. The dead were identified, and some victims' families were notified.