October 18th - October 24th
General Douglas MacArthur wades ashore during initial landings at Leyte, Philippine Islands with Philippine President Sergio Osmena to his right, Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Carlos P. Romulo at his rear, and Richard K. Sutherland on his left. October 20, 1944.
By Staff | Stars and Stripes October 18, 2020
October 19th, 1950 – Korean War: The Battle of Pyongyang concludes with a United Nations victory. Soon after the Chinese intervention begins.
October 19th, 1956 – The Soviet Union and Japan officially end the state of war between them that had existed since August 1945.
October 20th, 1944 – World War II: U.S. General Douglas MacArthur returns to the Philippines early in the Battle of Leyte.
October 22nd, 1957 – Vietnam War: First U.S. casualties in Vietnam occur.
October 23rd, 1944 – World War II: The Battle of Leyte Gulf begins, considered the largest naval battle of the war and maybe in history.