Franco Conquers Madrid in Spanish Civil War, March 28, 1939

Spanish Civil War: The Nationalists conclude their conquest of Catalonia and seal the border with France. Date: February 10, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 10 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Einstein and Szilard Urge Manhattan Project, August 2, 1939MS…

Winter War: The Battle of Tolvajärvi, also known as the first major Finnish victory in the Winter War, begins. Date: December 12, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 12 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Indian Muslims Observe Day of Deliverance,…

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…

World War II: A joint German–Soviet military parade in Brest-Litovsk is held to celebrate the successful invasion of Poland. Date: September 22, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 22 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 19391939 Liechtenstein Putsch: VBDL March on…

World War II: After a one-month siege, German troops occupy Warsaw. Date: October 1, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 1 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Hitler Reichstag Speech Predicts End of Jewish Race in Europe, January 30, 1939Spanish Civil…