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The Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles is signed and revolutionary outbreaks take place across Europe. -
Russian Civil War
The Bolsheviks win the Russian Civil War -
Mussolini
Mussolini and his fascists take power in Italy. The former Tsarist Russian Empire becomes the union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR). -
Hitler
Hitler attempts to seize power in Germany in the unsuccessful Munich Putsch. -
Nazi Elections
The Nazis win only 3 per cent of votes in German Elections. -
20's
One in Five people own a car in the U.S
The first Australian screening of a 'talkie' takes place. -
The Great Depression
The Great Depression begins. -
The Melbourne Agreement
Under the Melbourne Agreement, the Australian Government agrees to cut spending. -
The Great Depression
Unemployment reaches its peak in the worst year of the Depression. -
Hitler
Hitler and the Nazis gain power in Germany. Germany and Japan leave the League of Nations. -
Italy invades Abyssinia
Italy invades Abyssinia (Ethiopia). -
Spanish Civil War
The Spanish Civil War begins. Stalin begins purges of his opponents in the Communist Party and the military in the USSR. -
Japan invades China
Japan invades China -
World War 2 Begins
Germany invades Poland and World War 2 begins.,