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Franklin Roosevelt President
Franklin Roosevelt elected President of the United States. -
Adolf Hitler Chancellor of Germany
Adolf Hitler was elected Chancellor of Germany. -
Numberg Laws Were Introduced
The Nuremberg Laws were introduced. These laws were designed to take away Jewish rights of citizenship. -
Start of World War II
Germany invaded Poland, then two days later Britain and France declared war on Germany. -
Pearl Harbor Attack
Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. After this happened the whole world went to a second World War. -
First Death Camp Opened
The first 'Death Camp' was opened at Chelmno. -
United States and Britain declare war on Japan.
United States and Britain declare war on Japan. -
D-day
Allied forces invaded northern France by means of beach landings in Normandy. -
Germany Surrenders
Germany surrendered and the war in Europe was over. -
End of World War II
Having agreed in principle to unconditional surrender on August 14, 1945, Japan formally surrenders, ending World War II.