It happened today, January 13th

Joshua Ebert, Editor|January 13, 2016

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1942 – World War II: First use of aircraft ejection seat by a German test pilot in a Heinkel He 280 jet fighter.

1943 – Hitler declares “Total War”

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1966 – 1st black selected for pres cabinet (LBJ selects Robert C Weaver-HUD)