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Mao Zedong Heads Long March
Mao Zedong headed the long march with the Communists, which went for 6000 miles. -
Germany Invades Poland
Germany invaded Poland, which prompted France and Great Britain to declare war. -
Japan Attacks Pearl Harbor
Japan attacked the US naval base at Pearl Harbor, which forced the US to enter into WWII, on the side of the Allies. -
The United Nations is Formed
The United nations is formed, to promote cultural and country unity. The UN headquarters is located in New York City. -
Germany Surrenders
Germany surrendered to the Allies, and, in the bunker where the surrender took place, Hitler and his wife, Eva Braun, committed suicide. -
The US Uses Atomic Bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The US used the two A-bombs, Fat man and Little boy, to cause devastating damage to Japan and to prompt Japan's surrender.
