Spanish Civil War: Nationalists Conquer Catalonia, Seal French Border – February 10, 1939

World War II: German battleship Bismarck is launched. Date: February 14, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 14 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Shelling of Mainila Sparks Winter War with Finland, November 26, 1939Columbia vs. Princeton in First U.S. Televised…

Carpatho-Ukraine declares itself an independent republic, but is annexed by Hungary the next day. Date: March 15, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 15 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Winter War: Finns Stop Red Army at Mannerheim Line, December 6,…

Nine Czech students are executed as a response to anti-Nazi demonstrations prompted by the death of Jan Opletal. All Czech universities are shut down and more than 1,200 students sent to concentration camps. Since this event, International Students' Day is celebrated in many countries, especially in the Czech Republic. Date: November 17, 1939 Read more…

Lou Gehrig, recently diagnosed with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, informs a crowd at Yankee Stadium that he considers himself "The luckiest man on the face of the earth", then announces his retirement from major league baseball. Date: July 4, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 4 📅 Events on this day…

Norway claims Queen Maud Land in Antarctica. Date: January 14, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 14 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Columbia vs. Princeton in First U.S. Televised Sports Event, May 17, 1939Lou Gehrig Farewell Speech and Retirement at…