World War II: Germany Annexes Western Poland, October 8, 1939

World War II: The British Royal Air Force suffers its first fighter pilot casualty of the Second World War at the Battle of Barking Creek as a result of friendly fire. Date: September 6, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 6 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On…

The Hungarian air force attacks the headquarters of the Slovak air force in Spišská Nová Ves, killing 13 people and beginning the Slovak–Hungarian War. Date: March 23, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 23 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1939All…

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 → 📅 Other events on December 22 📅 Events on this…

First flight of the Lockheed P-38 Lightning. Date: January 27, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 27 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Erzincan Earthquake Kills 32,700 in Eastern Turkey, December 27, 1939Winter War: Finland Defends Against Soviet Attack in Battle…

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 → 📅 Other events on February 27 📅 Events on this…

The U.S. Navy submarine USS Squalus sinks off the coast of New Hampshire during a test dive, causing the death of 24 sailors and two civilian technicians. The remaining 32 sailors and one civilian naval architect are rescued the following day. Date: May 23, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May…