1944
World War II: Finland exits from the war with Soviet Union.
World War II: Finland exits from the war with Soviet Union.
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1941
World War II: A German submarine makes the first attack of the war against a United States warship, the USS Greer.
World War II: A German submarine makes the first attack of the war against a United States warship, the USS Greer.
1939
World War II: Union of South Africa declares war on Germany.
World War II: Union of South Africa declares war on Germany.
1914
World War I: Private Thomas Highgate becomes the first British soldier to be executed for desertion during the war.
World War I: Private Thomas Highgate becomes the first British soldier to be executed for desertion during the war.
1939
World War II: The Canadian declaration of war on Germany receives royal assent.
World War II: The Canadian declaration of war on Germany receives royal assent.
1944
World War II: The Kassel Mission results in the largest loss by a USAAF group on any mission during the war.
World War II: The Kassel Mission results in the largest loss by a USAAF group on any mission during the war.
2015
One World Observatory at One World Trade Center opens
One World Observatory at One World Trade Center opens.
1901
Peter O'Connor sets the first World Athletics recognised long jump world record of 24 ft 11.75 in (7.6137 m), a record…
Peter O'Connor sets the first World Athletics recognised long jump world record of 24 ft 11.75 in (7.6137 m), a record that would stand for 20 years.
301
San Marino, one of the smallest nations in the world and the world's oldest republic still in existence, is founded by…
San Marino, one of the smallest nations in the world and the world's oldest republic still in existence, is founded by Saint Marinus.
2023
The 2023 Rugby World Cup, the tenth men's Rugby World Cup is held in France. The opening ceremony, directed and…
The 2023 Rugby World Cup, the tenth men's Rugby World Cup is held in France. The opening ceremony, directed and written by Jean Dujardin, Olivier Ferracci and Nora Matthey, took place at the Stade de�
1936
The first world individual Speedway World Championship was held at London's Wembley Stadium.
The first world individual Speedway World Championship was held at London's Wembley Stadium.
1941
World War II: Following the coup d'état against Iraq Crown Prince 'Abd al-Ilah earlier that year, the United Kingdom lau
World War II: Following the coup d'état against Iraq Crown Prince 'Abd al-Ilah earlier that year, the United Kingdom launches the Anglo-Iraqi War to restore him to power.
1940
World War II: Norwegian, French, Polish and British forces recapture Narvik in Norway
World War II: Norwegian, French, Polish and British forces recapture Narvik in Norway. This is the first Allied infantry victory of the War.
1958
Memorial Day: The remains of two unidentified American servicemen, killed in action during World War II and the Korean W
�The remains of two unidentified American servicemen, killed in action during World War II and the Korean War respectively, are buried at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery.
1916
World War I: Battle of Jutland: The British Grand Fleet engages the High Seas Fleet in the largest naval battle of the w
World War I: Battle of Jutland: The British Grand Fleet engages the High Seas Fleet in the largest naval battle of the war, which proves indecisive.
1944
World War II: Battle of Normandy: At Ardenne Abbey, members of the SS Division Hitlerjugend massacre 23 Canadian prisone
World War II: Battle of Normandy: At Ardenne Abbey, members of the SS Division Hitlerjugend massacre 23 Canadian prisoners of war.
1942
World War II: The Battle of Guadalcanal begins as the United States Marines initiate the first American offensive of…
World War II: The Battle of Guadalcanal begins as the United States Marines initiate the first American offensive of the war with landings on Guadalcanal and Tulagi in the Solomon Islands.
1945
World War II: Nagasaki is devastated when an atomic bomb, Fat Man, is dropped by the United States B-29 Bockscar.…
World War II: Nagasaki is devastated when an atomic bomb, Fat Man, is dropped by the United States B-29 Bockscar. Thirty-five thousand people are killed outright, including 23,200–28,200 Japanese war�
1916
World War I: Romania signs a secret treaty with the Entente Powers. According to the treaty, Romania agreed to join…
World War I: Romania signs a secret treaty with the Entente Powers. According to the treaty, Romania agreed to join the war on the Allied side.
1940
World War II: The Eighth Route Army launches the Hundred Regiments Offensive, a successful campaign to disrupt…
World War II: The Eighth Route Army launches the Hundred Regiments Offensive, a successful campaign to disrupt Japanese war infrastructure and logistics in occupied northern China.