Today in WWII History

Audio Clip: CBC Reports Victory in Tunis 07-May-1943

World War II History for May 6

6 May 1941 – Joseph Stalin assumed the Soviet premiership.

6 May 1941 – Bob Hope gave his first USO show at California’s March Field.

6 May 1942 – During World War II, the Japanese seized control of the Philippines. About 15,000 Americans and Filipinos on Corregidor surrendered to the Japanese.

6 May 1945 – Axis Sally made her final propaganda broadcast to Allied troops.