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The assassination of the Archduke Ferdinand and his wife Sophia. This was one of the major events that led up to WW1.
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Treaty of Versailles ends World War 1. U.S. does not pursue the Treaty.
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Adolf Hitler joins the NAZI party. Becomes a very active member in months to come.
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The NAZI party try to overthrow the German Government. They fail and Hitler was imprisoned for treason.
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Lenin dies. Joseph Stalin starts his position as the leader of the Soviet Union
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The book "Mein Kumpf," is published by Hitler. Exploits his various political strategies
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The Soviet Union and Germany sign the Treaty of Berlin. They promise to remain neutral with each other involving attacks in their country.
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The U.S. Stock Market crashes. This day is also known as Black Tuesday.
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Axis Powers is formed. Italy and Japan make a treaty.
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Pearl Harbor Day. The Japanese attack on the Island of Oahu, Hawaii.