WKU historian: 2008 is 70th anniversary of turning point in holocaust BOWLING GREEN, KY (wkyu) - This year marks the 70th anniversary of events that many historians call a turning point in the worst genocide ever. WKU History Professor and WWII scholar Jack Thacker says anti-semitic attitudes in many parts of Germany contributed to the atmosphere that made the death of millions of people possible. He spoke to our Dan Modlin. © Copyright 2009, wkyu