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Franklin Roosevelt elected President of the United States.
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Adolf Hitler was elected Chancellor of Germany.
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The Nuremberg Laws were introduced. These laws were designed to take away Jewish rights of citizenship.
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Germany invaded Poland, then two days later Britain and France declared war on Germany.
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Japan attacked Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. After this happened the whole world went to a second World War.
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The first 'Death Camp' was opened at Chelmno.
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United States and Britain declare war on Japan.
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Allied forces invaded northern France by means of beach landings in Normandy.
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Germany surrendered and the war in Europe was over.
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Having agreed in principle to unconditional surrender on August 14, 1945, Japan formally surrenders, ending World War II.