Spanish Civil War: Second Battle of the Corunna Road Ends, January 15, 1937

Second Sino-Japanese War: Battle of Nanking: The city of Nanjing, defended by the National Revolutionary Army under the command of General Tang Shengzhi, falls to the Japanese. This is followed by the Nanking Massacre, in which Japanese troops rape and slaughter hundreds of thousands of civilians. Date: December 13, 1937 Read more on Wikipedia →…

Spanish Civil War: Spanish Republican forces defeat the Italians at the Battle of Guadalajara. Date: March 18, 1937 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 18 📅 Events on this day in 1937 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1937Second Sino-Japanese War: Chinese Army Withdraws from Battle of Shanghai, November…

Spanish Civil War: Battle of Brunete: The battle begins with Spanish Republican troops going on the offensive against the Nationalists to relieve pressure on Madrid. Date: July 6, 1937 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 6 📅 Events on this day in 1937 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from…

The Duke and Duchess of Windsor tour Nazi Germany for 12 days and meet Adolf Hitler on 22 October. Date: October 11, 1937 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 11 📅 Events on this day in 1937 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1937League of Nations Bans Spanish Civil…

Hindenburg disaster: The German zeppelin Hindenburg catches fire and is destroyed within a minute while attempting to dock at Lakehurst, New Jersey. Thirty-six people are killed. Date: May 6, 1937 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 6 📅 Events on this day in 1937 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…