Today in World War II History

70 Years Ago—July 29, 1940: Movie premiere of Pride and Prejudice, starring Lawrence Olivier and Greer Garson.
65 Years Ago—July 29, 1945: After having delivered the atomic bomb to Tinian, Cruiser USS Indianapolis is sunk by a Japanese sub off Leyte, and is not missed for days. Only 316 of 1196 men survive the shark-infested waters.
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Published on July 29, 2010 03:00
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