Slovakia Declares Independence Under German Pressure, March 14, 1939

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 1939Norway Claims…

Lina Medina becomes the youngest confirmed mother in medical history at the age of five. Date: May 14, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 14 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Deadliest Chilean Earthquake Strikes Chillán, Killing 28,000 — January 24,…

The United Kingdom and Poland form a military alliance in which the UK promises to defend Poland in case of invasion by a foreign power. Date: August 25, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 25 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from…

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…

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 → 📅 Other events on April 18 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from…

New York City's LaGuardia Airport opens. Date: December 2, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 2 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Italy Invades Albania, April 7, 1939Sutton Hoo Helmet Discovered, July 28, 1939HMS Duchess Sinks After Collision with HMS Barham,…