Today in World War II History—Dec. 27, 1941

75 Years Ago—Dec. 27, 1941: Japanese bomb Manila despite “open city” declaration.

Australian Prime Minister John Curtin proclaims, “Australia looks to America.”

Japanese sub I-25 shells US tanker Connecticut off the mouth of the Columbia River.

US announces rationing of tires and all rubber goods, effective January 5. (Read more–“Make It Do: Tire Rationing in World War II”)