1962
The Century 21 Exposition, the first world's fair in the United States since World War II, opened in Seattle
The Century 21 Exposition, the first world's fair in the United States since World War II, opened in Seattle.
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1915
First World War: Britain, France and Russia signed a secret treaty promising territory to Italy if it joined the war on
First World War: Britain, France and Russia signed a secret treaty promising territory to Italy if it joined the war on their side.
1942
World War II: The Battle of Midway, a major battle of the Pacific War, began with a massive Japanese offensive on Americ
World War II: The Battle of Midway, a major battle of the Pacific War, began with a massive Japanese offensive on American forces on Midway Atoll.
1941
World War II: German minister of foreign affairs Joachim von Ribbentrop presented a declaration of war to the Soviet amb
World War II: German minister of foreign affairs Joachim von Ribbentrop presented a declaration of war to the Soviet ambassador Vladimir Dekanozov in Berlin.
1916
First World War: Around 55,000 workers in Berlin went on strike to protest against the trial of anti-war campaigner Karl
First World War: Around 55,000 workers in Berlin went on strike to protest against the trial of anti-war campaigner Karl Liebknecht.
1914
World War I: Adhering to the terms of the Treaty of London, the United Kingdom declared war on Germany in response to…
World War I: Adhering to the terms of the Treaty of London, the United Kingdom declared war on Germany in response to the latter's invasion of Belgium.
1939
Second World War: The Royal Navy lost its first warship in the war when German submarine U-29 torpedoed and sank…
Second World War: The Royal Navy lost its first warship in the war when German submarine U-29 torpedoed and sank HMS Courageous.
1944
World War II: Finland, the Soviet Union, and the United Kingdom signed the Moscow Armistice to end the Continuation War.
World War II: Finland, the Soviet Union, and the United Kingdom signed the Moscow Armistice to end the Continuation War.
1916
World War I: The Supreme War Command was established to oversee the armed forces of all the Central Powers.
World War I: The Supreme War Command was established to oversee the armed forces of all the Central Powers.
1943
World War II: An unknown aircraft dropped four bombs on Vatican City, which maintained neutrality during the war.
World War II: An unknown aircraft dropped four bombs on Vatican City, which maintained neutrality during the war.
1947
American financier and presidential adviser Bernard Baruch first described the post–World War II tensions between the So
American financier and presidential adviser Bernard Baruch first described the post–World War II tensions between the Soviet Union and the United States as a "cold war".
1945
World War II: The photograph Raising the Flag on the Three-Country Cairn (pictured) was taken after German troops withdr
World War II: The photograph Raising the Flag on the Three-Country Cairn (pictured) was taken after German troops withdrew to Norway at the end of the Lapland War.
1945
World War II: The U
World War II: The U.S. Army liberated Dachau, the first Nazi concentration camp, and killed German prisoners of war.
1943
Second World War: A decisive Soviet victory against German forces at the Battle of Kursk gave the Red Army the…
Second World War: A decisive Soviet victory against German forces at the Battle of Kursk gave the Red Army the strategic initiative for the rest of the war.
1944
World War II: The Greek People's Liberation Army won the Battle of Meligalas and began the execution of many prisoners…
World War II: The Greek People's Liberation Army won the Battle of Meligalas and began the execution of many prisoners of war and civilians.
1918
World War I: The Central Powers' defeat at the Battle of Dobro Pole played a role in the Bulgarian withdrawal from the…
World War I: The Central Powers' defeat at the Battle of Dobro Pole played a role in the Bulgarian withdrawal from the war and led to the subsequent liberation of Vardar Macedonia.
1945
Second World War: British and Canadian forces concluded the Liberation of Arnhem in the Netherlands from German occupati
Second World War: British and Canadian forces concluded the Liberation of Arnhem in the Netherlands from German occupation.
1917
World War I: Several French army corps began a massive assault against the German-occupied Chemin des Dames ridge, south
World War I: Several French army corps began a massive assault against the German-occupied Chemin des Dames ridge, south of Laon, France.
1942
World War II: Captured French general Henri Giraud escaped from German captivity in the Königstein Castle
World War II: Captured French general Henri Giraud escaped from German captivity in the Königstein Castle.
1915
World War I: Hit by ground fire, French aviation pioneer Roland Garros (pictured) landed his aircraft behind enemy lines
World War I: Hit by ground fire, French aviation pioneer Roland Garros (pictured) landed his aircraft behind enemy lines and was taken prisoner by German forces.