Today in World War II History—Oct. 13, 1940 & 1945

Vickers Wellington Mk.I medium bomber (British government photo)

75 Years Ago—Oct. 13, 1940: Indian National Congress launches program of anti-war civil disobedience. Britain’s Princess Elizabeth (age 14) makes her first radio broadcast, on BBC’s Children’s Hour, to evacuees.

70 Years Ago—Oct. 13, 1945: Last British Vickers Wellington bomber rolls off the production line.