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February 21, 1944

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Ferenc Szisz

1944Ferenc Szisz, Hungarian-French racing driver (born 1873)[โ€ ]

Ferenc Szisz, was a Hungarian racing driver and the winner of the first Grand Prix motor racing event on a Renault AK 90CV on 26 June, 1906.

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Headlines from February 21, 1944

All of Eniwetok Atoll Except Parry Isle Is Won; ENIWETOK ATOLL NEARLY ALL WON

By the Associated Press

PEARL HARBOR, Feb. 20 -- Infantry and marine troops have landed on Eniwetok Island, captured the western half and now have seized all of Eniwetok Atoll except the Japanese base at Parry Island. The landings at Eniwetok Island, made yesterday, were announced in a communique by Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, who said "casualties continue to be light."

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