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(Sunday, July 9, 1944, 4:15 p.m. ChST; during the Battle of Saipan, part of World War II, Pacific War) — The Allied conquest of Saipan Island in Japan’s inner defense line was completed this afternoon, clearing the way for direct strikes to the Japanese mainland by U.S. B-29 bombers. Continue reading American forces secure Saipan as last Japanese defenses fall 70 years ago this hour (July 9 1944) →