Today in World War II History—June 5, 1941

Two Japanese A6M2 Zero fighters en route to attack Nanzheng, China, 26 May 1941

75 Years Ago—June 5, 1941: During Japanese air raid on Chongqing, China, 4000 civilians suffocate in a shelter.

UAW strikes at North American Aviation plant in Inglewood CA, threatening production of vital aircraft.