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Germany Invades Poland
On September 1st 1939 Germany invaded Poland. This event was also known as the September Campaign or the 1939 Defensive War. -
Pittsburgh peace demonstration
Many people joined together as a peace demonstration at the county fair. This is done, because Great Britain declares war on Germany. -
France Surrenders to Germany
On June 22 1940 France surrenders to Germany. This battle was known as the Fall of France. -
Zoo
The Highland Park Zoo was completely modernized. It was also reopened to the public. -
War show
An army war show was hosted at Pitt Stadium. Pitt was relocated from Pitt stadium, which is three rivers stadium in 2000. -
Battle of Midway
On June 4th 1942 the battle of Midway was started and lasted until June 7 1942. This war was fought near the Central Pacific Island of Midway. -
The Battle of Stalingrad
The Battle of Stalingrad was fought between Germany and Russia. This event was known as the turning point in WW2. After Germany's defeat Germany's army was now in full retreat. -
Psychiatric Hospital
A Psychiatric Hospital was built in 1939. This building was 17 stories and was dedicated to Govenor Arthur H. James -
D-Day
D-Day was a battle between allied forces and the Nazi armies. This event took place on the beaches of Normand, France. -
East Pittsburgh Rally
There was a massive rally outside the East Pittsburgh Plant. 20,000 employees attended this rally to plege a no-strike pledge for the war. -
Christmas snow trap
Thousands of Christmas shoppers were trapped downtown due to a 15 inch snow fall. Due to this event many facilities were forced to be closed down for 2 days. -
Battle of Bulge
On December 16 1944 Germany launched the deadliest battle. Doing this Germany tried to split Allied armies with a suprise blitzkrieg. -
Dr. John Brown reigns
Dr. John G. Bowm was the nation's highest paid educator resigned after 15 years. Dr. Rufus H. Fitzgerald,who was the vice-chancellor, was designated his successor. -
Battle of Iwo Jima
On this day U.S armies invaded Iwo Jima and took it over. Which was defneded by about 23,000 Japenese navy and army troops. -
Mass production loss
There were a mass production loss. This resulted in many employees were out of a job. -
Hitler commits suicide
On this day Hitler commits suicide in a bunker under his headquarters. He killed himself but swallowing a cyanide capsule then shooting himself in the head. -
FDR Dies, Truman becomes President
On this dat FDR dies due to a cerebral hemorrhage. That same day Truman becomes President. -
Mourning in Pittsburgh
All local facilities like schools, buisness, and some churches were closed on this date. This was due tothe mourning of the death of FDR. -
VE Day
On this day United States and Great Britain celebrate a victory in Europe. Germany surrenders for them to win this battle. -
Dr. is elected president of Pennslyvania College
Dr. Paul R. Anderson was elected President of Pennsylvania College. He was the dean of Lawrence Coolege, which is located in Wisconsin. -
Atomic Bob dropped on Hirosima
On this date America dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, which was the first deployed atomic bomb. They used a B-29 bomb that destroyed over 90% of the city. -
Atomic Bomb dropped on Nagasaki
On this date a second B-29 bomb was dropped on Nagasaki killing over 40,000 people. After this event Japan surrendered to the United States. -
Russian labor Leader
A Russian Labor leader visited Pittsburgh. He came here to tour the district's steel mills. -
Excited City
The city was very excited in celebration of Japan's surrender. Japan surrendere due to the atomic bombs that were dropped. -
V.J Day
V.j Day was the announcement that Japan surrendered to the Allied forces. This event ended WW2. -
Laid off workers
On this date the Pittsburgh District laid off 7,000 workers. This was the first war cancellation contract that became effective. -
Free Paris
Paris has been liberated from Nazi occupation. Nazi's occupied much of France during WW2. -
Mayor of Pittsburgh
David L. Lawrence was elected Mayor of Pittsburgh by 12,000 votes. He was also a 56 year old democrat. -
Ordinance set a record
Council passed an ordinance. This set the highest real estate levy in the city. -
Pearl Harbor
Pearl Harbor was the site of the attack from Japan. This resulted in the U.S entering WW2.
