As part of British air raid precautions, the first of 2.5 million Anderson shelters is constructed in a garden in Islington, north London. Date: February 25, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 25 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today)
Madison Square Garden Nazi rally: The largest ever pro-Nazi rally in United States history is convened in Madison Square Garden, New York City, with 20,000 members and sympathizers of the German American Bund present. Date: February 20, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 20 📅 Events on this day in…
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)
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)
During a speech in the Reichstag, Adolf Hitler makes a prediction about the end of the Jewish race in Europe if another world war were to occur. Date: January 30, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 30 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today)
First flight of the Lockheed P-38 Lightning. Date: January 27, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 27 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today)
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)
The deadliest earthquake in Chilean history strikes Chillán, killing approximately 28,000 people. Date: January 24, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 24 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today)
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)
The Black Friday bushfires burn 20,000 square kilometres (7,700 sq mi) of land in Australia, claiming the lives of 71 people. Date: January 13, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 13 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today)