Date: December 13, 1939
World War II: The radio show Germany Calling begins transmitting Nazi propaganda. Date: September 18, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 18 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Roosevelt Enforces Neutrality Act, Cash-and-Carry Weapons Sales Begin November 4, 1939Spanish Civil War:…
Spanish Civil War: Catalonia Offensive: Troops loyal to nationalist General Francisco Franco and aided by Italy take Barcelona. Date: January 26, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 26 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Hitler Reichstag Speech Predicts End of Jewish…
Indian Muslims observe a "Day of Deliverance" to celebrate the resignations of members of the Indian National Congress over their not having been consulted over the decision to enter World War II with the United Kingdom. Date: December 22, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 22 📅 Events on this…
The Canadian National War Memorial is unveiled by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Date: May 21, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 21 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Irish Republican Army Coventry Bombing Kills Five…
World War II: Germany and Italy sign the Pact of Steel. Date: May 22, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 22 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Gandhi Begins Hunger Strike Against British Rule, March 3, 1939Mussolini Declares Italian Protectorate Over…
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…