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In response to the growing turmoil in Asia and Europe, the United States congress passed the Neutrality Act.
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Hilter declareds war against the United States.
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Germany invades France, Belgium, Luxembourg and the netherlands.
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Britian evacuates 300,00 surrounded British and French troops from Dunkirk, France.
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The American League defeats the National League, 7-5, in the All-Star game in Detroit.
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The Japan bombing fleet of planes blindsided Pearl Harbor and bombed them.
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Jim Tobin almost single-handedly beats the Chicago Cubs at the Braves field 6-5.
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Brazil declares war on Germany and Italy.
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Japanese aircraft again bomb Darwin, Australia.
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The Saint Louis Cardinals beat the New York Yankees in a world series game 4-2.
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The ST. Louis Browns beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-1.
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The Hungarian Provisional Government declares war on Germany.
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Indonesia declares independence from Japan.
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The Chicago Cubs beat the Detroit Tigers easily 9-0