Today in World War II History—Oct. 5, 1940 & 1945

75 Years Ago—Oct. 5, 1940: US Naval Reserve and US Marine Corps reserve divisions and aviation squadrons are placed on call for active duty.

70 Years Ago—Oct. 5, 1945: Lt. Louis Zamperini (Unbroken) returns home, over two years after his plane ditched in the Pacific. Meet the Press premieres on the radio.

Lt. Louis Zamperini, bombardier of B-24D Liberator ‘Superman’ inspects hole from a 20mm shell over Nauru, Apr 20 1943; photo taken at Funafuti, Gilbert Islands. (US National Archives)