70 Years Ago—May 15, 1940: Britain reduces weekly butter ration to 4 ounces per person. In the US, nylon stockings first go on the market, made by DuPont.
65 Years Ago—May 15, 1945: Turning point in China—Chinese troops have Japanese forces in full retreat. By end of the month, the Japanese will be pushed north of the Yellow River.
Published on May 15, 2010 03:00