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Today in World War II History—April 29


Daily Calendar for Saturday, April 29, 1944 | Almanac.com

Events · Jacob Hummel received patent for varnish of elastic gum · Theta Xi, first professional fraternity, founded, Troy, New York · A landslide in Frank, Alberta ...

World War II Facts - FDR Presidential Library & Museum

Before a Joint Session of Congress on December 8, 1941, President Franklin D. Roosevelt called the attack "a date which will live in infamy." Later that day, ...

Events on this Day – 29 April - | NZ History

Events on this Day – 29 April ... The British attacked the Ngāi Te Rangi stronghold of Pukehinahina (Gate Pā), defended by just 230 Māori fighters, after a heavy ...

A Year in History: 1940 Timeline - Historic Newspapers

May 10: Germans bomb Chilham and Petham in Kent, England. These are the first German bombs to fall in World War Two. May 11: New York World's Fair reopens. May ...

Essential Events Since 1945 | CFR Education

Potentially the closest the world has come to nuclear war took place in a thirteen-day standoff known as the Cuban Missile Crisis. Soviet ...

On This Day - 29 April 1915 - First World War.com

Second Battle of Ypres: Artillery duels north of Ypres; Canadians withdrawn from the Ypres salient. Germans bombard Reims and Dunkirk.

Events in the history of the Holocaust

The Nazis carried out a boycott of Jewish-owned businesses and shops. This was the first mass action the regime took against the Jews of Germany. 7 April 1933 ...

World War II Today: September 29 - WW2 On This Day In History

1938. Hitler and Mussolini sign a treaty creating the Rome-Berlin Axis. · 1939. Poland formally surrenders, relieving the 35,000 besieged Polish troops who are ...

Timeline World War II in Antwerp

Now the communists were the enemy. The German repression in occupied Belgium was merciless (Operation Sonnewende). Several arrests were also made in Antwerp.

World War II Timeline: July 29, 1937-August 1938 | HowStuffWorks

February 4, 1938: Adolf Hitler becomes commander-in-chief of the Wehrmacht (German armed forces) as well as German war minister. March 12, 1938: The Anschluss, ...

Introduction - Spanish-American War: Topics in Chronicling America

War breaks out between United States and Spanish Forces after the U.S. Congress declares war upon Spain on April 25, 1898. April 29, 1898, The San Francisco ...

World War II Fast Facts - CNN

April 28, 1945 - Mussolini is killed attempting to escape to Switzerland. April 29, 1945 - US soldiers liberate the Dachau concentration camp ...

April 29 Holidays and Observances, Events, History, Recipe & more!

This Day in History · 1862 - During the American Civil War, New Orleans, Louisiana falls to the Union Forces · 1945 - During World War II, the German army in ...

World War II Stories | 60 Minutes Marathon - YouTube

... 29 The Forger 1:07:29 Ultra Secret 1:21:37 A Forgotten Corner of Hell 1 ... The Battle of Normandy: 85 Days in Hell - History Documentary.

Today in History: Today is Monday, April 29, the 120th day of 2023.

On April 29, 1429, Joan of Arc entered the besieged city of Orleans to lead a French victory over the English. Sign up for our free newsletters ...

History of the Liberation of Dachau: April 29, 1945 - Bill Petro

During WWII, the Rainbow transport landed on a cold and rainy night at the port of Marseille, France, on December 8 and 9, 1944; they pitched their tents there.

World War II Unknown Soldier - Society of the Honor Guard

World War II (WWII) officially began for the US in 1941 after the bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japan. The next day, the US declared war on the Axis powers.

Battle of Berlin in WWII History & Casualties - Lesson - Study.com

One day later the Soviet army was attacking and advancing from the north, south, and southeast. The Gestapo headquarters were captured on April 29. Adolf Hitler ...

National Vietnam War Veterans Day - 29 March

29 March is a fitting choice for a day honoring Vietnam veterans. It was chosen to be observed in perpetuity as March 29, 1973 was the day United States ...

Today in history, April 29 | Hot Springs Sentinel Record

In 1945, during World War II, American soldiers liberated the Dachau (DAH'-khow) concentration camp. Adolf Hitler married Eva Braun inside ...