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Adolf Hitler is named chancellor of GermanyPrevious DayJanuary 30
Adolf Hitler was appointed Germany’s Chancellor on January 30th 1933. Little is known about what Hitler thought about the day but his future propaganda minister, Joseph Goebbels, kept a diary and his entries for January 30th 1933 give a good insight into what went on during that chaotic day. -
Italy Invades Abyssinia
The fascist leader of Italy, Benito Mussolini, had long wanted an empire - but there were few opportunities left. Africa, except for one region, Abyssinia, had been carved up by Europe. But Abyssinia was ideal for Italy -
"Neutrality Act"
To amend the joint resolution entitled "Joint resolution providing for the prohibition of the export of arms, ammunition, and implements of war to belligerent countries; the prohibition of the transportation of arms, ammunition, and implements of war by vessels of the United States for the use of belligerent states; for the registration and licensing of persons engaged in the business of manufacturing, exporting, or importing arms, ammunition, or implements of war; and restricting travel by Amer -
Great Britain Anthony Eden Resigns
Anthony Eden resigns as British foreign secretary because he did not believe Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain should open negotiations with Italy and he also opposed the Munich Agreement and abstained in the vote on it in the House of Commons. -
When the Saints Go Marching In 13th March, 1938
Louis Armstrong and his orchestra record “When the Saints Go Marching In.” It becomes a big hit for among their list of other hits. -
A NATIONWIDE POGROM, NOVEMBER 9–10, 1938
"Night of Crystal," is often referred to as the "Night of Broken Glass." The name refers to the wave of violent anti-Jewish pogroms which took place on November 9 and 10, 1938, throughout Germany, annexed Austria, and in areas of the Sudetenland in Czechoslovakia recently occupied by German troops. -
Germany Non Aggression Pact
Germany announces it has signed a non aggression pact with the Soviet Union. -
Invasion of Poland
Germany invades Poland without a declaration of war. This starts WWII -
Britain declared war on Germany, and France
Britain declared war on Germany, and France followed about six (6) hours later and were swiftly joined by Australia, South Africa, Canada and NZ. It was also the day Yanks defeated the Red Sox on a forfeit. -
INVASION OF THE SOVIET UNION
The Soviet Union by military force, the permanent elimination of the perceived Communist threat to Germany, and the seizure of prime land within Soviet borders for long-term German settlement had been a core policy of the Nazi movement since the 1920s -
Japanese attacked Pearl harbor
The Japanese suprise attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The Empire of japan launched a surprise attck on the US naval base in Hawaii. (Pearl Harbor Attack) -
World War II War Declared ON America
Hitler and Mussolini announce they are at war with America who retaliates with its own declaration of war . -
Allied forces crossed
Allied forces crossed the English channel with the intention of invading Geman occupied France. By sunset on june 6th, 1944- D-day the British and US solders had breached Hitler;s Atlantic wall on the coast of Normandy (D-day) -
FDR dies
On this day in 1945, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt passes away after four momentous terms in office, leaving Vice President Harry S. Truman in charge of a country still fighting the Second World War and in possession of a weapon of unprecedented and terrifying power. -
Italy Mussolini
Italian partisans executed deposed dictator Benito Mussolini and his mistress, Clara Petacci. Mussolini, who ruled Italy from 1922 to 1943 -
Germany announces Hitler is dead
Adolf Hitler has been killed at the Reich Chancery in Berlin, according to Hamburg radio. 1945: Germany announces Hitler is dead
Adolf Hitler has been killed at the Reich Chancery in Berlin, according to Hamburg radio.
At 2230 local time a newsreader announced that reports from the Fuhrer's headquarters said Hitler had "fallen at his command post in the Reich Chancery fighting to the last breath against Bolshevism and for Germany". -
Victory in Europe
Great Britain and the United States celebrate Victory in Europe Day. Cities in both nations, Western Europe, put out flags and banners, rejoicing in the defeat of the Nazi war machine. -
U.S. Drops Atomic Bomb on Nagasaki, Japan
three days after the bombing of Hiroshima, the United States dropped a second atomic bomb on the city of Nagasaki. “an important industrial and shipping area with a population of about 258,000” and “a port for transshipment of military supplies and the embarkation of troops in support of Japan’s operations in China, Formosa, Southeast Asia, and the Southwest Pacific.” -
Drops Atomic Bomb on Nagasaki, Japan
the dropping of the bomb occurred at noon, Japanese time. It described Nagasaki as “an important industrial and shipping area with a population of about 258,000” and “a port for transshipment of military supplies and the embarkation of troops in support of Japan’s operations in China, Formosa, Southeast Asia, and the Southwest Pacific.” -
Japan formally surrendered
half an hour long, took place on board the battleship USS Missouri, anchored with other United States' and British ships in Tokyo Bay.