World War II Battle of the Heligoland Bight Begins December 18, 1939

Nazi Germany mounts a false flag attack on the Gleiwitz radio station, creating an excuse to attack Poland the following day, thus starting World War II in Europe. Date: August 31, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 31 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today)…

NBC inaugurates its regularly scheduled television service in New York City, broadcasting President Franklin D. Roosevelt's N.Y. World's Fair opening day ceremonial address. Date: April 30, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 30 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Erzincan Earthquake…

Spanish Civil War: Generalissimo Francisco Franco conquers Madrid after a three-year siege. Date: March 28, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 28 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Heinkel He 100 Sets World Airspeed Record, March 30, 1939Slovakia Declares Independence Under…

World War II: William J. Murphy commands the first Royal Air Force attack on Germany. Date: September 4, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 4 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1939USS Squalus Sinks, 26 Die in Test Dive, May 23,…

The Sutton Hoo helmet is discovered. Date: July 28, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 28 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Lou Gehrig Farewell Speech and Retirement at Yankee Stadium, July 4, 1939Italy Invades Albania April 7, 1939Germany and Italy…