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Mussolini named prime minister of Italy
On this day in history,
He forged the paramilitary Fascist movement, using it to march on Rome, become prime minister, and then to seize dictatorial power. -
Hitler writes Mein Kampf
On this day in history,
Hitler writes his autobiography, which contained the blueprints of his agenda for a Third Reich and exposition of Europe.
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Joseph Stalin Becomes Leader of the Soviet Union
On this day in history,
Stalin started as the general secretary of the Bolshevik Party, but later went as the leader of the Soviet Union
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Japan invades eastern China
On this day in history,
The Kwantung Army of the Empire of Japan invaded Manchuria, but left after the end of the second World War. -
Hitler becomes Prime Minister of Germany
On this day in history,
President Paul von Hindenburg names Adolf Hitler, leader or fÜhrer of the National Socialist German Workers Party. -
Hitler appointed Chancellor of Germany
On this day in history,
President Paul von Hindenburg names Adolf Hitler, leader or fÜhrer of the National Socialist German Workers Party, as chancellor of Germany. -
Japan withdraws from the League of Nations
On this day in history,
Japan withdrew from the League of Nations due to the assembly getting a report blaming Japan for the events in Manchuria.
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U.S. Passes Neutrality Acts
On this day in history,
Franklin Roosevelt signs the Neutrality Act, an "expression of the desire to avoid any action which might involve [the U.S.] in war."
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Italy invades Ethiopia
On this day in history,
A colonial war started after a previous battle ended a year before. This war was an example of the ineffectiveness of the League of Nations. -
Hitler Sends Troops into Rhineland
On this day in history,
Hitler violated the Treaty of Versailles by sending troops into Rhineland. -
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The Spanish Civil War
On this day in history,
Spanish military officers spreads to different areas to attack political opponents.
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Anschluss
On this day in history,
Hitler announces a union between Germany and Austria, making Austria into a "greater" Germany.
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Kristallnacht
On this day in history,
Also known as "Night of the Crystal", marks the day where the waves of violent anti-Jewish pogroms took place.
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Hitler and Stalin sign a non-aggression pact
On this day in history,
Hitler and Stalin sign a non-aggression pact to prevent Germany and Russia from warring. This peace treaty prevented war between the two for 10 years.
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Germany Invades Poland
On this day in history,
German forces invaded Poland because Hitler wanted lost territory.
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