historically significant events

  • Treaty of Versailles signed

    Treaty of Versailles signed
    The Treaty of Versailles ended World War One and imposedheavy reparations payments on Germany
  • Nineteenth Amendment ratified

  • The Washington Conference is Held

    The Washington Conference is Held
    the United States convenes the Washington Conference, attended by Britain, France, Italy, Belgium, the Netherlands, China, Japan, and Portugal.
  • Benito Mussolini is Made Italian Premier

  • Vladimir Lenin Dies

  • The Locarno Pacts are Signed

    The Locarno Pacts are Signed
    The Locarno Pacts are signed in efforts to stabilize relations with Germany and its neighbors.
  • The Spanish Monarchy is Overthrown and The Republic Is Born

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    The final League of Nations Disarmament Conference is Held

  • Hitler is Appointed Chancellor of Germany

    Hitler is Appointed Chancellor of Germany
    President Paul von Hindenburg declares Hitler chancellor, the first major step in Hitler's ascent to dictatorship.
  • The Spanish Nationalists Begin the Spanish Civil War

    The Spanish Nationalists Begin the Spanish Civil War
    Generals Goded, Mola, and Francisco Franco lead troops in rebellion against the republic, beginning the Spanish Civil War.
  • The Spanish Civil War Ends

    The Spanish Civil War Ends
    Madrid falls to Francisco Franco's forces.
  • German Invasion of Poland