Soviet Invasion of Poland Begins, September 17, 1939

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) More events from 1939Winter War Battle of Tolvajärvi Begins,…

The United Kingdom and Poland form a military alliance in which the UK promises to defend Poland in case of invasion by a foreign power. Date: August 25, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 25 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from…

Robert Menzies, who became Australia's longest-serving prime minister, is elected as leader of the United Australia Party after the death of Prime Minister Joseph Lyons. Date: April 18, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 18 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from…

Spanish Civil War: Nationalists begin their final offensive of the war. Date: March 26, 1939 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 26 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1939World War II: Battle of Kępa Oksywska Ends, Heavy Polish Losses September 19, 1939Robert…

World War II: HMS 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 → 📅 Other events on December 4 📅 Events on this day in 1939 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from…