German Troops Occupy Warsaw After One-Month Siege, October 1, 1939
Date: October 1, 1939
Date: October 1, 1939
World War II: The Battle of the Heligoland Bight, the first major air battle of the war, takes place. Date: December 18, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on December 18 π Events on this day in 1939 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1939USS Squalus Sinks, 26 Die in…
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 1939Winter War: Finns Stop Red Army at Mannerheim Line, December 6, 19391939 Liechtenstein…
Spanish Civil War: The National Defence Council seizes control of the republican government in a coup d'etat, with the intention of negotiating an end to the war. Date: March 5, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 5 π Events on this day in 1939 π On This Day (Today) More…
Twenty-six Junkers Ju 87 bombers commanded by Walter Sigel meet unexpected ground fog during a dive-bombing demonstration for Luftwaffe generals at Neuhammer. Thirteen of them crash and burn. Date: August 15, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 15 π Events on this day in 1939 π On This Day (Today)…
World War II: HMSΒ Nelson is struck by a mine (laid by U-31) off the Scottish coast and is laid up for repairs until August 1940. Date: December 4, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on December 4 π Events on this day in 1939 π On This Day (Today) More events from…
Italy invades Albania. Date: April 7, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 7 π Events on this day in 1939 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Roosevelt Enforces Neutrality Act, Cash-and-Carry Weapons Sales Begin November 4, 1939U.S. Supreme Court Limits NLRB Rehiring Powers in Sit-Down Strikes, February 27,…