Today in World War II History—June 27, 1944

US infantry captain with German prisoners in Cherbourg, France, June 1944 (US National Archives: SC 190810)

80 Years Ago—June 27, 1944: US First Army liberates Cherbourg, France, but the Germans have destroyed the vital port facilities.

Movie premiere of musical Bathing Beauty, starring Esther Williams and Red Skelton.

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