Date: August 15, 1939
Spanish Civil War: Catalonia Offensive: Troops loyal to nationalist General Francisco Franco and aided by Italy take Barcelona. Date: January 26, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 26 π Events on this day in 1939 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Spanish Civil War National Defence Council Coup…
World War II: The Estonian military boards the Polish submarine ORPΒ OrzeΕ in Tallinn, sparking a diplomatic incident that the Soviet Union will later use to justify the annexation of Estonia. Date: September 14, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on September 14 π Events on this day in 1939 π On This…
Carpatho-Ukraine declares itself an independent republic, but is annexed by Hungary the next day. Date: March 15, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 15 π Events on this day in 1939 π On This Day (Today) More events from 19391939 Liechtenstein Putsch Attempt to Overthrow Government March 24, 1939Erzincan Earthquake…
As part of British air raid precautions, the first of 2.5 million Anderson shelters is constructed in a garden in Islington, north London. Date: February 25, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 25 π Events on this day in 1939 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Dr. Cyclops…
World War II: No. 603 Squadron RAF intercepts the first Luftwaffe raid on Britain. Date: October 16, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on October 16 π Events on this day in 1939 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Germany Occupies Czechoslovakia, March 15, 1939Germany and Italy Sign Pact of…
Gone with the Wind (highest inflation adjusted grossing film) receives its premiere at Loew's Grand Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Date: December 15, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on December 15 π Events on this day in 1939 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Carpatho-Ukraine Declares Independence, Annexed…