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Over Britain... The Germans send about 200 bombers, well escorted, to bomb London. They are intercepted by strong RAF forces and many are compelled to drop their bombs before reaching their targets. The air battle is very fierce. The British lose 19 planes and the Germans 28.
Firemen spray water on damaged buildings, near London Bridge, in the city of London on september 9, 1940, after a recent set of weekend air raids
In Washington... A new $5,500,000,000 appropriations bill becomes law in the United States. Contracts are placed for 210 vessels for the navy, including seven battleships and 12 carriers.
In French West Africa... Six French warships leave Toulon bound for Dakar. They are reported to the British too late, and reach Dakar despite the efforts of the squadrons now en route to Dakar to attack on behalf of the Free French.
In the United States... The first of the 50 old destroyers given to Britain is taken over by a Royal Navy crew.
Firemen spray water on damaged buildings, near London Bridge, in the city of London on september 9, 1940, after a recent set of weekend air raids
In Washington... A new $5,500,000,000 appropriations bill becomes law in the United States. Contracts are placed for 210 vessels for the navy, including seven battleships and 12 carriers.
In French West Africa... Six French warships leave Toulon bound for Dakar. They are reported to the British too late, and reach Dakar despite the efforts of the squadrons now en route to Dakar to attack on behalf of the Free French.
In the United States... The first of the 50 old destroyers given to Britain is taken over by a Royal Navy crew.