360What happened in 1939?
5 moments from 1939 on 360n60, each told in 60 words or fewer.
- History · 1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945
The Second World War
The Second World War began when Germany invaded Poland on 1 September 1939 and ended with Japan's surrender on 2 September 1945. Fought across Europe, Africa, Asia and the Pacific, it was the deadliest conflict in history, with an estimated 70 to 85 million deaths. Afterwards, nations founded the United Nations.
- On this day · 1 September 1939
The Second World War begins
On 1 September 1939, Germany invaded Poland. Two days later, Britain and France declared war on Germany. The Second World War lasted until 1945, drew in most of the world's nations and became the deadliest conflict in history.
- 1 September 1939 · from The Second World War
Germany invades Poland
- 1 May 1939 · from Oil is discovered at Dammam No. 7
King Abdulaziz attends the first export from Ras Tanura
- 1939 · from The 1930s: hard times, a new kingdom and a world at war
The Second World War begins