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Germany invades Denmark, Norway, France, Luxembourg, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
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Soviet Russia and Japan sign a non-aggression pact.
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The famous and well-regarded film "Casablanca" premieres in New York City during the month of November.
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Mussolini resigns from his position of power and Italy surrenders during World War II.
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Operation Overlord (D-Day) sees 150,000 Allied troops successfully storm the beachs of Normandy in France. Paris is soon liberated as the troops make their way through the country.
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Vietnam declares its independence from France under Ho Chi Minh.
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The Philippines becomes independent after being under U.S. rule for forty-eight years.
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India and Pakistan become independent from the United Kingdom.
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The beloved Indian independence leader and pacifist Mahatma Gandhi is assassinated.
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Mao Zedong establishes the People's Republic of China.
