Today in World War II History—Oct. 7, 1941

John Curtin, Prime Minister of Australia, 1942 (US Library of Congress)

75 Years Ago—Oct. 7, 1941: Stalin lifts ban on religion to boost morale in USSR as Germans advance.

Germans break through Vyazma defense line in Russia.

Due to parliamentary elections in Australia, John Curtin replaces Arthur Fadden as Prie Minister.