April 1, US forces invade Okinawa during World War II
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April 1, US forces invade Okinawa during World War II
Today is Tuesday, April 1, the 91st day of 2025. There are 274 days left in the year. This is April Fool’s Day. Today in history: On April 1, 1945, American forces launched the amphibious invasion of Okinawa during World War II. (U.S. forces succeeded in capturing the Japanese island on June 22 after a battle in which more than 240,000 died, including as many as 150,000 Okinawan civilians.) Also on this date: In 1924, Adolf Hitler was sentenced …
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