Friday · events, births, deaths, and who was alive.
September 1 1939
Germany Invades Poland
warWorld War II begins in Europe as Germany invades Poland.
Poland
Battle of Chojnice
war1939 battle
Chojnice
Nazi Germany Invades Poland — WWII Begins
warGermany invaded Poland, prompting Britain and France to declare war two days later and beginning World War II in Europe.
Poland
Notable people alive on this date, sorted by most days lived (top 20).
Notable animals alive on this date.
Brands and companies already founded by this date.
Notable books already in print.
Films already out by this date.
writer · 1874–1915
Days lived
15,009
musician · 1853–1940
Days lived
31,702
Pinta Island tortoise · 1910–2012
Days lived
37,431
Conglomerate / Investments · b. 1839
Days since founding
36,768
Romance/Satire Book · b. 1813
Days in print
46,237
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