Date: August 15, 1939
World War II: Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union agree on a division of Poland. Date: September 28, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 28 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Hitler Proclaims Bohemia and Moravia German Protectorate, March 16, 1939The…
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) More events from 1939Gleiwitz False…
The Wizard of Oz premieres at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Los Angeles, California. Date: August 15, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 15 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1939Thirteen Roses Executed by Francoist Forces in Madrid, August 5, 1939NBC Launches…
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 → 📅 Other events on March 5 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today) More…
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) More events from 1939Roosevelt Enforces Neutrality Act, Cash-and-Carry Weapons Sales Begin November 4, 1939Germany Calling Begins Nazi Propaganda Broadcasts September 18,…
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) More events from 1939Hitler Proclaims Bohemia and Moravia German Protectorate, March 16, 1939Battle of the River Plate: Admiral Graf Spee…