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the Armistice of Compiègne was signed, ending hostilities on the western front and marking the end of the war. -
the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) was officially established, consolidating several socialist republics, including Russia, Ukraine, Belarus and Transcaucasia. Lenin was the main leader during this time. -
known as "Black Thursday" or "Black Monday", marked the beginning of the Great Depression. On that day, the New York Stock Exchange experienced a massive collapse in stock prices, resulting in financial panic and massive loss of wealth for many investors. -
Adolf Hitler was appointed Chancellor of Germany by President Paul von Hindenburg. This event marked the beginning of the Nazi regime in Germany, which would have significant consequences in the following years. -
It began on July 17 with a military coup led by Francisco Franco against the Republican government. The war attracted international attention and became a testing ground for military tactics and weaponry. -
World War II began with the German invasion of Poland. The United Kingdom and France declared war on Germany. The Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact was signed between the Soviet Union and Germany. Japan continued its expansion into Asia. Albert Einstein fled to the United States. -
The unconditional surrender of Nazi Germany was signed on May 7, 1945 and came into effect on May 8, marking the Allied victory in Europe and the end of World War II in that theater of operations (Victory in Europe Day).