Date: December 27, 1939
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In Bombay, Mohandas Gandhi begins a hunger strike in protest at the autocratic rule in British India. Date: March 3, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 3 π Events on this day in 1939 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Nazi Germany and Soviet Union Divide Poland, September…
First flight of the Lockheed P-38 Lightning. Date: January 27, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 27 π Events on this day in 1939 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Chamberlain Pledges British Support to Poland Against Nazi Germany, March 31, 1939Slovakia Declares Independence Under German Pressure, March…
World War II: The Polish government of Ignacy MoΕcicki flees to Romania. Date: September 18, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on September 18 π Events on this day in 1939 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1939HMS Nelson Struck by Mine Off Scotland, December 4, 1939German U-29 Sinks British…
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 β π Other events on April 30 π Events on this day in 1939 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Germany Occupies…
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 β π Other events on January 26 π Events on this day in 1939 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Nazi Germany and Soviet Union Sign Molotov-Ribbentrop…
The deadliest earthquake in Chilean history strikes ChillΓ‘n, killing approximately 28,000 people. Date: January 24, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 24 π Events on this day in 1939 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1939World War II: RAF No. 603 Intercepts First Luftwaffe Raid on Britain, October…