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
Soldiers move through a village in South Vietnam, 1968
Que Sanh Valley, South Vietnam, Jan. 14, 1968: Soldiers move through a village north of Chu Lai. The action took place about 2000 meters from Landing Zone Ross, north of Chu Lai. Included were soldiers from B Troop, 1st Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment; C Company, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment; and A and D Squad, 1st Platoon, B Company, 2nd Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment.
This week in Pacific history
October 4th - October 10th
October 5th, 1943 – World War II: Japanese forces execute Ninety-eight American POWs on Wake Island.
October 6th, 1987 – The Republic of Fiji is established.
October 9th, 1970 – The Khmer Republic is proclaimed in Cambodia.
October 9th, 1983 – In present-day Yangon, Myanmar, an unsuccessful assassination attempt is made on South Korean President Chun Doo-hwanwhich.
October 10th, 1964 – The Tokyo Summer Olympics begin, the first to be telecast internationally live by satellites.
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This week in Pacific history
October 4th - October 10th
October 5th, 1943 – World War II: Japanese forces execute Ninety-eight American POWs on Wake Island.
October 6th, 1987 – The Republic of Fiji is established.
October 9th, 1970 – The Khmer Republic is proclaimed in Cambodia.
October 9th, 1983 – In present-day Yangon, Myanmar, an unsuccessful assassination attempt is made on South Korean President Chun Doo-hwanwhich.
October 10th, 1964 – The Tokyo Summer Olympics begin, the first to be telecast internationally live by satellites.