Today in World War II History—Dec. 5, 1941

USS Arizona, 1930s (US Navy photo)

75 Years Ago—Dec. 5, 1941: Battleship USS Arizona arrives at Pearl Harbor.

USS Lexington departs with Marine aircraft for Midway, leaving no carriers at Pearl Harbor.

James J. Kilroy of Boston hired at Fore River Shipyard, Quincy MA to check work of riveters; his “Kilroy Was Here” mark on ships becomes legendary.

John Steinbeck’s Sea of Cortez is published.