The nuclear fission of uranium is achieved by Otto Hahn of Germany.

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Howard Hughes lands at Floyd Bennet Field in NY with a crew of 4 after flying around the world in 3 days, 19 Hours and 17 minutes, a new record.

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Italy Passes anti-semitic laws.

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Japan and Russia begin fighting as Japan advances into China along the Siberian border.

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France's Government falls again; amore radical socialist government takes power.

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Germany withdraws from the 1939 World's Fair.

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Mexico nationalizes U.S. and British oil companies and holdings.