Today in World War II History—June 26, 1944

WASPs and a B-17 (US National Archives)

70 Years Ago—June 26, 1944: Germans institute curfew in Copenhagen, Denmark after a wave of sabotage; citizens begin massive civil strike. US Army Air Force orders WASP (Women’s Airforce Service Pilots) program dissolved in December; women won’t be notified until October.