Daily Archives: June 18, 2014

Great Marianas Turkey Shoot begins 70 years ago this hour (June 19 1944)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'The World At War: Pacific 1/5' (June 19, 1944, at 8:31)

(Monday, June 19, 1944, 5:50 a.m. ChST; part of World War II, Pacific War) — The Battle of the Philippine Sea, a decisive naval battle which eliminated the Imperial Japanese Navy’s ability to conduct large-scale carrier actions, began today. Continue reading Great Marianas Turkey Shoot begins 70 years ago this hour (June 19 1944) →

War critic Mendes France becomes French prime minister 60 years ago today (June 18 1954)

1950s, Cold War, First Indochina War


Video: 'Vietnam a Television History Episode 1' (June 18, 1954, at 53:30)

(Friday, June 18, 1954; during the First Indochina War, part of the Cold War) — The French cabinet fell and a new prime minister took over today, Pierre Mendès France, a critic of the Indochina War.