Today in World War II History—Aug. 21, 1941

75 Years Ago—Aug. 21, 1941: First violent act of resistance in France—a German naval cadet is assassinated in a Metro station; in reprisal 150 Parisians are shot.

British & Soviets ask Iran to expel German nationals—Iran refuses.

Germans take Kherson on Black Sea, opening way to Crimea.

First British Arctic convoy leaves Scotland for Murmansk, USSR.

Movie premiere of Sun Valley Serenade, starring Sonja Henie, John Payne, Glenn Miller and his Orchestra.