Date: May 17, 1939
World War II: A day after the beginning of the Winter War in Finland, the Cajander III Cabinet resigns and is replaced by the Ryti I Cabinet, while the Finnish Parliament move from Helsinki to Kauhajoki to escape the Soviet airstrikes. Date: December 1, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on December…
The Canadian National War Memorial is unveiled by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Date: May 21, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on May 21 ๐ Events on this day in 1939 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Canada Declares War on Germany, Royal Assent…
World War II: The Battle of Kฤpa Oksywska concludes, with Polish losses reaching roughly 14% of all the forces engaged. Date: September 19, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on September 19 ๐ Events on this day in 1939 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1939World War II: RAF No….
Germany occupies Czechoslovakia. Date: March 15, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on March 15 ๐ Events on this day in 1939 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 19391939 Liechtenstein Putsch Attempt to Overthrow Government March 24, 1939Einstein and Szilard Urge Manhattan Project, August 2, 1939U.S. Supreme Court Limits NLRB…
The Hungarian air force attacks the headquarters of the Slovak air force in Spiลกskรก Novรก Ves, killing 13 people and beginning the SlovakโHungarian War. Date: March 23, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on March 23 ๐ Events on this day in 1939 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1939World…
From Prague Castle, Hitler proclaims Bohemia and Moravia a German protectorate. Date: March 16, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on March 16 ๐ Events on this day in 1939 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Nazi Germany and Soviet Union Sign Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, August 23, 1939Baseball Hall of Fame…