1940 The Blitz: Luftwaffe bombs Bristol city centre, killing 200 people in the first German raid on the city.
1941 "Life Certificates" issued to some Jews of Vilna, the rest are exterminated.
1944 US bombers based on Saipan begin first attack on Tokyo.
1950 UN troops begin an assault intending to end Korean War by Christmas.
1954 Air Force One, first US Presidential airplane, christened.
1979 US admits troops in Vietnam were exposed to the toxic Agent Orange.
1981 First air-launched cruise missile tested.
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