Soviet Invasion of Poland Begins, September 17, 1939
Date: September 17, 1939
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Date: September 17, 1939
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The 7.8 Mw⯠Erzincan earthquake shakes eastern Turkey with a maximum Mercalli intensity of XI (Extreme). At least 32,700 people were killed. Date: December 27, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on December 27 đ Events on this day in 1939 đ On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Deadliest Chilean Earthquake…
United States labor law: The U.S. Supreme Court rules in NLRB v. Fansteel Metallurgical Corp. that the National Labor Relations Board has no authority to force an employer to rehire workers who engage in sit-down strikes. Date: February 27, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on February 27 đ Events on this…
World War II: German battleship Bismarck is launched. Date: February 14, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on February 14 đ Events on this day in 1939 đ On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Germany and Italy Sign Pact of Steel, May 22, 1939Canada Declares War on Germany, Royal Assent Given…
World War II: U.S. president Franklin D. Roosevelt orders the United States Customs Service to implement the Neutrality Act of 1939, allowing cash-and-carry purchases of weapons by belligerents. Date: November 4, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on November 4 đ Events on this day in 1939 đ On This Day (Today)…
The 1939â40 New York World's Fair opens. Date: April 30, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on April 30 đ Events on this day in 1939 đ On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Winter War: Finland Defends Against Soviet Attack in Battle of Kelja, December 27, 1939Germany Takes Memel from Lithuania,…
Robert Menzies, who became Australia's longest-serving prime minister, is elected as leader of the United Australia Party after the death of Prime Minister Joseph Lyons. Date: April 18, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia â đ Other events on April 18 đ Events on this day in 1939 đ On This Day (Today) More events from…