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Francis Ferdinand assassinated at Sarajevo
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Germany declared war on France and invaded Belgium. Germany had to implement the Schlieffen Plan.
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USA declared war on Germany
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The Treaty of Versailles was signed by the Germans.
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Hitler was discharged from the army in March 1920 and with his former superiors' continued encouragement began participating full time in the party's activities. By early 1921, Hitler was becoming highly effective at speaking in front of large crowds. In February, Hitler spoke before a crowd of nearly six thousand in Munich. To publicize the meeting, he sent out two truckloads of party supporters to drive around with swastikas, cause a commotion and throw out leaflets, their first use of this ta
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The 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which gave women the legal right to vote, was ratified.
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In Poland... At 0445 hours German forces invade Poland without a declaration of war. The Germans allot 52 divisions for the invasion (some 1.5 million men), including the 6 armored divisions and all their motorized units. Of the divisions left to defend against an Anglo-French front, only about 10 are regarded by the Germans as being fit for any kind of action.
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In Hawaii... The Japanese attack launched from six carriers, Akagi, Kaga, Hiryu, Soryu, Zuikaku and Shokaku, carrying a total of 423 planes, begins at 0755 local time. Its target: the main base of the US Pacific Fleet at Pearl Harbor.
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The Japanese launch an offensive aimed at destroying the British forces around Imphal and Kohima, advancing through the passes to Dimapur and cutting off the Sino-American forces in the north.
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The Red Army launches the final offensive on Berlin.
