Showing posts with label International Military Tribunal for the Far East. Show all posts
Showing posts with label International Military Tribunal for the Far East. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 29, 2026

Monday, July 29, 1946. Anping Incident.

Chinese Communists and U.S. Marines engaged in hostilities in Anping, China.  Four Marines and 15 Chinese Communists were killed.

Tensions between the American military mission to China, which had very unclear directives, and the Communist Chinese were increasing.

First group picture of the International Justices of the International Military Tribunal for the Far East since Major General Myron Cramer took the place of Justice Higgins on the bench. Seated, left to right, Justice Patrick, Great Britain; Justice Cramer, United States; Chief Justice Webb, Australia; Justice Mei, China; Justice Zaryanov, Russia. Standing, left to right: Justice Pal, India; Justice Roling, Netherlands; Justice McDougall, Canada; Justice Bernard, France; Justice Northcroft, New Zealand; Justice Jaranilla, Philippine Islands.

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Monday, January 19, 2026

Saturday, January 19, 1946. Creation of the International Military Tribunal for the Far East.

The International Military Tribunal for the Far East (Tokyo War Crimes Tribunal) was created by proclamation of General Douglas MacArthur. 

Bell Aircraft chief test pilot Jack Woolams fle the  XS-1 (X-1) in a non powered flight.  It was the first flight of the aircraft.

Country music singer Dolly Parton was born on this day.

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Monday, January 14, 1946. Wartime and Post War foodstuffs.