On this day: 1st April

These events all happened on this day in the past – no fooling here, honest!

(75 years ago)

In 1945, the Battle of Okinawa, Japan (also known as Operation Iceberg) commenced, continuing until 22^nd June. Being the largest amphibious assault in the Pacific War during World War II, it was an Allied victory with U.S. forces occupying Okinawa until 1972.

 

(60 years ago)

In 1960. the USA launched the world’s first weather satellite, Tiros I.

(60 years ago)

Also in 1960, Dr Martens boots went on sale in the UK for the first time (please click HERE for further details).

Birthdays today include:

Ali MacGraw – US model and actress, best remembered for Love Story, 81.

Jimmy Cliff – Jamaican singer and musician, 72.

David Gower – English cricketer and TV commentator, 63.

Beth Tweddle – former English gymnast, 35.

Ding Junhui – Chinese snooker player, 33.

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