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1st Nuclear fission experiement
1st Nuclear fission experiement (splitting of a uranium atom), in the U.S., in the basement of Pupin Hall, Columbia University. -
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1984 Social Issues
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Filming begins on "Gone with the Wind"
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Hitler threatens Jews during his speech to Parliament.
Hitler threatens the Jews, during his speech to the German Reichstag (parliament). -
Supreme Court outlaws sit-down strikes.
Supreme Court outlaws sit-down strikes. -
Ghandi
In Mumbai (Bombay, Mohandas Ghandi, begins to fast, in protest against autocratic rule in India. -
Nazi Germany dissolves Republic of Czechslovakia
Nazi Germany dissolves Republic of Czechslovakia. -
Food Stamps are 1st issued.
Food Stamps are 1st issued. -
Churchill signs British- Russian anti-Nazi rule
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Test flight of 1st Rocket Plane using liquid propellants.
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U.S. Coast Guard Established
U.S. Congress establishes U.S. Coast Guard Reserve (renamed U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary in 1941) as uniformed volunteer units, supporting the Coast Guard. -
Frank Sinatara makes his recording debut.
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Clara Adams is 1st women to complete round world flight.
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Jane Bolin becomes 1st African American female judge. (NYC)
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Hatch Act prohibits political activities for federal workers.
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Switzerland proclaims neutrailty for WWII
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WWII starts, Germany invades Poland, takes Danzig
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WWII: Britian declares war on Germany, after invasion of Poland. France follows 6 hours later, quickly joined by Austrailia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Canada.
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FDR declares U.S. neutrality at start of WWII in Europe.
