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End of WWI
Official end of WWI. The photograph is of a march through the streets of London in celebration of the end of the war. -
Versailles Treaty
JUL 28, 1919 The Versailles treaty was the peace settlement signed after World War 1. This was the most important of the peace treaties and played a significant role in bringing World War 1 to an end. -
Mussolini took power
He was appointed president of the Council of Royal Ministers in December 1922, and due to the limited opposition of King Victor Emmanuel III, he managed to dissolve the parliament and thus assume supreme command of the Italian State. -
Soviet Union Forms
On December 20, 1922 the treaty on the creation of the USSR was approved, forming the Soviet Union. In the decades after it was established, the Russian-dominated Soviet Union grew into one of the world’s most powerful and influential states, encompassing 15 republics. Some of these included: Russia, Ukraine, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Moldova. In 1991, the Soviet Union was dissolved following the collapse of its communist government. -
Crack of NY atock market
There were many causes of the 1929 stock market crash, some of which included overinflated shares, growing bank loans, agricultural overproduction, panic selling, stocks purchased on margin, higher interest rates, and a negative media industry. -
The great depression
The great depression was a monumental period of time and was when a severe worldwide economic depression occurred. It was between 1929 and 1939. It was historically the longest, deepest, and most widespread depression of the 20th century. -
II Republic
The Second Spanish Republic was the period in which Spain defined itself politically as a democratic Republic, for the second time in its history and which took place between 1931 and 1939. -
Hitler Chancellor
On January 30, 1933, President Paul von Hindenburg names Adolf Hitler, leader or führer of the National Socialist German Workers Party (or Nazi Party), as chancellor of Germany. -
Spanish Civil War
The Spanish Civil War, which took place between 1936 and 1939, was an armed conflict that pitted Republican forces against Francoist forces, resulting in the victory of the latter and the establishment of a dictatorship under the command of Francisco Franco. -
World War II Begins
On this day, Nazi Germany attacked Poland. This event started World War II. Many say that the Treaty of Versailles, which ended WW1, was a factor in starting WW2. -
U.S. Proclaims Neutrality
On this day, the United States proclaimed its neutrality in the war in Europe. Many americans, including the president, didn't want to be mixed up in European affairs. Eventually, America does indeed get sucked into the whirlpool of war. -
The German "Blitz" Begins
SEP 7, 1940
Blitz, which is short for "Blitzkrieg" is an intense military campaign meant to bring about a swift victory. The blitz was a very intense bombing of London and several other cities over a period of 57 consecutive days. The bombings started in London and occured in both day and night. -
Italy Declares War on Britain & France
Italy had been withholding a formal allegiance to either side of the war. But, eventually they decided that they wanted to share in the Allies victories and declared war on Britain and France. -
Attack on Pearl Harbor
America had tried its hardest to stay out of the war, but were finally pushed over edge when Japan bombed the military base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The attack killed more than 2,400 people. -
The Battle of Midway
JUN 4, 1942
This battle was the most important naval battle in the Pacific Campaign of the war because it was the turning point in the naval part of the war. It was fought by the tiny Central Pacific island of Midway. Four Japanese carriers were sunk. -
End of WWII
An official statement of Japan's unconditional surrender is released to the Japanese people on the day. The next day, August 16, is when an Imperial Proclamation of surrender is made by the Emperor of Japan and is put on live broadcast. That day is known as VJ-Day, Victory in Japan. World War II is finally over.