Commemorating 80 years in the Pacific
On May 14, 1945, Stars and Stripes published its first newspaper in the Pacific. To commemorate 80 years serving the military community in the theater, we're taking a look back at Stripes history through the writing and photography of a dedicated staff spanning generations. Stars and Stripes has proudly supported the Pacific military community since the beginning and will continue to serve the troops and families at the heart of our work.
Photo of the day
Bob Hope, 1966
Female members of troupe protest treatment by Bob Hope in joke routine. Pictured Diana Shelton, Anita Bryant, Joey Hetherton, Miss Word Reita Faria, Bob Hope and Phyllis Diller
This week in Pacific history
May 2nd - May 8th
May 2nd, 2008 – Cyclone Nargis strikes Myanmar, causing catastrophic damage and killing over 138,000 people.
May 3rd, 1947 – Japan's post-war constitution goes into effect.
May 5th, 1994 – American teenager Michael P. Fay is caned in Singapore.
May 7th, 1946 – Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita found Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo, which was later renamed Sony.
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This week in Pacific history
May 2nd - May 8th
May 2nd, 2008 – Cyclone Nargis strikes Myanmar, causing catastrophic damage and killing over 138,000 people.
May 3rd, 1947 – Japan's post-war constitution goes into effect.
May 5th, 1994 – American teenager Michael P. Fay is caned in Singapore.
May 7th, 1946 – Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita found Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo, which was later renamed Sony.