Date: March 24, 1939
Indian Muslims observe a "Day of Deliverance" to celebrate the resignations of members of the Indian National Congress over their not having been consulted over the decision to enter World War II with the United Kingdom. Date: December 22, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on December 22 π Events on this…
The Thirteen Roses: Thirteen female members of the Unified Socialist Youth are executed by Francoist forces in Madrid, Spain. Date: August 5, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 5 π Events on this day in 1939 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Cardinal Eugenio Pacelli Elected Pope Pius…
World War II: The Canadian declaration of war on Germany receives royal assent. Date: September 10, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on September 10 π Events on this day in 1939 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Gandhi Begins Hunger Strike Against British Rule, March 3, 1939World War II:…
An Imperial Japanese Army ammunition dump explodes at Hirakata, Osaka, Japan, killing 94. Date: March 1, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 1 π Events on this day in 1939 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Nazi Germany Anti-Jewish Laws Close Last Jewish Businesses, July 6, 19391939-40 New…
The Hungarian air force attacks the headquarters of the Slovak air force in SpiΕ‘skΓ‘ NovΓ‘ Ves, killing 13 people and beginning the SlovakβHungarian War. Date: March 23, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 23 π Events on this day in 1939 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Warsaw…
African-American singer Marian Anderson gives a concert at the Lincoln Memorial after being denied the use of Constitution Hall by the Daughters of the American Revolution. Date: April 9, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 9 π Events on this day in 1939 π On This Day (Today) More events…