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1st woman elected to the US Senate
Agrees a Presidential Cabinet of Hindenburgs choosing & dissolution of the Reichstag. Agrees a deal with the Nazis to lift the ban on the SA
Churchills first Speech in Parliament warning about German rearmament
Begins the Asgeir Asgeirsson Government and serves as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Assassinated by the Ketsumeidan, "Blood Brotherhood League"
Assassinated for trying to restrain the army in Manchuria
Begins formal participation in National Socialist organizations.
The Act broadens eligible collateral and expands Federal Reserve emergency lending powers.
Directs Paraguayan operations during the early Chaco War campaign.
Begins the practice of Royal Christmas broadcasts
Includes low expenditure on Defence
Sets up an Exchange Equalization Fund to prevent sudden fluctuations in sterling
Hitler refuses to serve as Franz von Papens vice Chancellor
Hitler refuses to serve as Franz von Papens vice Chancellor. Appoints as Reichswehr Minister Kurt von Schleicher and all of the members of the new cabinet are of the same political opinion as Hindenberg
Salamanca directs Bolivia into war with Paraguay over the disputed Chaco region
Salamanca mobilises Bolivia's government and armed forces for war against Paraguay.
Leads Paraguay as war begins against Bolivia over the Chaco Boreal.
Appointed Chancellor of Austria
Appointed Chancellor of Germany
Elections yield 33.1% for the Nazis, dropping 2 million voters, Franz von Papen steps down, and is succeeded by General Kurt von Schleicher as Reichskanzler
Schleicher hopes to attain a majority in the Reichstag by forming a so-called Querfront, meaning "cross-front," whereby he would unify Germany's fractious special interests around a non-parliamentary, authoritarian but participatory regime. Appointed Chancellor of Germany
Takes part in scrutiny of the Children and Young Persons Bill.
Hitler is granted German citizenship
Opening day of the Ottawa Imperial Economic Conference
The Imperial Conference decides in favor of limited Imperial preference in trade. Final day of the Imperial Economic Conference in Ottowa
At the Conference in Lausanne reparations are fixed on a final sum of 3 billion Goldmarks, this gives a total of paid reparations of 53 Billion Goldmarks
At the Conference in Lausanne the major powers acknowledge Germany's equal rights in (re)armament
At the Conference in Lausanne the major powers acknowledge Germany's equal rights in (re)armament
Fails to agree on methods to check spread of trade barriers
The monarchy achieves full independence & heads the constitution of Iraq
Party Government is effectively brought to an end as the military takes over
The statute of autonomy becomes law & the Catalan Government is restored
APRA capture the city of Trujillo
The Finance Minister is assassinated by the "Blood Brotherhood League". A failed plot to return Japan to an agrarian society led by the Emperor
Cancels the D'Arcy concession after prolonged disputes over royalties and the terms governing Anglo-Persian operations.
Represents Britain at the World Disarmament Conference.
Presses French security concerns at Geneva.
The SPD-led Prussian Government in Berlin, headed by Otto Braun, is ousted by Franz von Papen, the new Chancellor, by means of a Presidential decree, proves to be a significant factor contributing to the downfall of the Weimar Republic. Otto Braun his Social Democratic Administration are deposed by Chancellor Papen
Otto Braun his Social Democratic Administration are deposed by Chancellor Papen
The Imperial Conference decides in favor of limited Imperial preference in trade
1st woman elected to the US Senate
Wins 49.6% to Hitler's 30.1% of votes during the 1st round of the elections
2nd round presidential elections, wins 53% to Hitler's 36.8%
Presidential elections 1st round, Hindenburg wins 49.6% to Hitler's 30.1% of the votes. Hindenburg wins 1st round of Presidential election with 18.65 million votes. Hindenburg is just 0.4% short of a majority
Wins 13.42 million votes, Hindenburg wins 19.36 million votes. Presidential elections, 2nd round
During the 7th elections to the Reichstag the Nazis win 196 out of 584 seats.
Durung the sixth elections to the Reichstag the Nazis win 230 out of 608 seats.
The Nazis win 230 of 608 seats in the Reichstag & double their strength.
The general elections yield major gains for the KPD and the Nazis, who win 37.2% of the vote, supplanting the Social Democrats as the largest party in the Reichstag.
The height of Nazi electoral success under free elections.
There is still no majority in the Reichstag for any Government, as a result, the Reichstag is dissolved and elections take place once more in the hope that a stable majority would result. Hitler refuses a ministry under Papen, and demands the Chancellorship for himself, but is rejected by Hindenburg
Refuses to join a coalition. Elections yield 33.1% for the Nazis, dropping 2 million voters, Franz von Papen steps down, and is succeeded by General Kurt von Schleicher as Reichskanzler. Elections are held in which the NSDAP vote falls from 230 to 196 seats
The Nazis lose 40% of their vote, it looks as though they cannot be voted into power
Wins a right wing electoral victory
Ends any prospect of a democratic election
The general elections yield major gains for the KPD and the Nazis, who win 37.2% of the vote, supplanting the Social Democrats as the largest party in the Reichstag. Supports Hindenburg during the Presidential elections rather than his own party
Since most parties opposed the new Government, von Papen had the Reichstag dissolved and calls for new elections
Elections yield 33.1% for the Nazis, dropping 2 million voters, Franz von Papen steps down, and is succeeded by General Kurt von Schleicher as Reichskanzler
Unable to win a majority in the Reichstag
Wins good majorities in the House & the Senate, unprecedented in US history. Wins 22 million votes
Elections yield 33.1% for the Nazis, dropping 2 million voters, Franz von Papen steps down, and is succeeded by General Kurt von Schleicher as Reichskanzler
The KPD wins 100 deputies
The Jules Renkin Government ends in Brussels, concluding this period as Prime Minister of Belgium.
The Peder Kolstad Government ends in Oslo, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Norway.
The Second Udrzal Government ends in Prague, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
The Tryggvi Thorhallsson Government ends, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Iceland.
Is assigned to the Polish Cipher Bureau's Enigma problem and applies mathematical permutation theory to the machine.
Reconstructs the internal wiring of the German military Enigma using mathematics and intelligence material.
Joins Rejewski and Zygalski in the Polish Cipher Bureau's German-cipher section.
Joins the Polish Cipher Bureau team attacking German Enigma traffic.
Coaches Real Madrid to their first Spanish league title after an unbeaten season.
Completes an unbeaten league campaign as Real Madrid secure their first Spanish championship.
Begins the First Malypetr Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
South Africa leaves gold after sustained pressure caused by remaining separate from sterling.
His government ends in Helsinki, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Finland.
The Lytton Report on the conflict between China and Japan accuses Japan of being the aggressor
Works as a teacher at The Hawthorns school.
Appointed Home Secretary
Hughes forms the Hughes Aircraft Company division of Hughes Tools
Agrees Imperial preference following the adoption of protective tariffs by the British. 21 July-20 August, holds the Imperial Economic Conference
The Imperial Conference decides in favor of limited Imperial preference in trade
National Liberal free traders resign from Government over Imperial preference
The Import Duties Act introduces a general tariff and ends Britain's long free-trade era.
Speaks against or scrutinises the operation of the Import Duties Act.
Delivers In Defense of October in Copenhagen, presenting a public defense and historical interpretation of the Russian Revolution.
The monarchy achieves full independence & heads the constitution of Iraq. Britains mandate over Iraq comes to an end. As a condition for independence from British control, Iraq has to allow an RAF presence, give Britain land and resources, and coordinate foreign policy for 25 years
Seeks support from the League of Nations for Korean independence
Seeks support from the League of Nations for Korean independence
The National Congress of India is declared illegal
The War Party gains a victory of 303 seats against 146
Begins the Jens Hundseid Government in Oslo and serves as Prime Minister of Norway.
Joins the SS and Austrian Nazi movement.
Becomes king of the newly named Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Supports the royal house as the unified kingdom is proclaimed.
Directs Kuhle Wampe, a politically engaged Weimar film.
Government suppresses peasant and indigenous uprising during Martinez rule
Becomes a member of the German Academy of Natural Scientists Leopoldina.
Turns to League diplomacy during the Leticia conflict.
Speaks on the use of local inquiries in planning administration.
The report rejects Japanese claims to Manchuria.
The Lytton Report on the conflict between China and Japan accuses Japan of being the aggressor
The Lytton Report concludes that Japan acted as the aggressor in Manchuria and rejects Manchukuo as genuinely independent.
The Lytton Report on the conflict between China and Japan accuses Japan of being the aggressor
Becomes nominal ruler of Japanese-backed Manchukuo.
Japan supports creation of Manchukuo despite League criticism.
Appointed Minister of Finance, 1st term
Forms the Cabinet of National Concentration
Hitler refuses to serve as Franz von Papens vice Chancellor
Contributes to debate on national health insurance and contributory pensions legislation.
Is awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature for distinguished narration, especially The Forsyte Saga.
The British government refers the Anglo-Persian concession dispute with Persia to the League of Nations.
Outstandind biorder disputes are settled with Persia
Presidential elections 1st round, Hindenburg wins 49.6% to Hitler's 30.1% of the votes
Durung the sixth elections to the Reichstag the Nazis win 230 out of 608 seats. During the 7th elections to the Reichstag the Nazis win 196 out of 584 seats
Assumes the position of supreme SA leader
Examines provisions governing buildings and development within planning schemes.
Debates the preparation and adoption of planning schemes.
Appointed President of Argentina
Takes office for his second elected presidency and restores stable civilian administration.
Assumes acting presidential authority and organizes the return to constitutional elections.
Appointed acting President of Ecuador
Appointed acting President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador
Takes office as President of the Executive Council after Fianna Fail's election victory.
Appointed President of Panama
Organizes the election that restores stable constitutional government.
Takes office as Prime Minister of Finland and forms a government in Helsinki.
Appointed Prime Minister of Hungary
Appointed Prime Minister of Iceland
Appointed Prime Minister of Persia
Appointed Prime Minister of Japan
Announces it is time to abolish prohibition
Debates safeguards for statutory undertakers under planning legislation.
Schleicher hopes to attain a majority in the Reichstag by forming a so-called Querfront, meaning "cross-front," whereby he would unify Germany's fractious special interests around a non-parliamentary, authoritarian but participatory regime
Opens the Radium Institute in Warsaw.
Japan recognizes Manchukuo, followed only by Italy & Germany
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation begins lending to banks, railroads and other institutions.
Britain returns to protectective tariffs
Ends any prospect of a democratic election. Deposes the Prussian Government & appoints himself Reich Commissioner for Prussia
The general elections yield major gains for the KPD and the Nazis, who win 37.2% of the vote, supplanting the Social Democrats as the largest party in the Reichstag
There is still no majority in the Reichstag for any Government, as a result, the Reichstag is dissolved and elections take place once more in the hope that a stable majority would result
Since most parties opposed the new Government, von Papen had the Reichstag dissolved and calls for new elections
At the Conference in Lausanne reparations are fixed on a final sum of 3 billion Goldmarks, this gives a total of paid reparations of 53 Billion Goldmarks
Hindenburg urges Papens resignation
Resigns after Schleicher deserts Papen because of his reactionary policies. Papen resigns after a failure to pass his plans for a "new state"
Deserts Papen & asks for Hindenburg to force his resignation
Forced to resign by Hindenburg. Bruning resigns after no longer having Hindenburgs support
National Liberal free traders resign from Government over Imperial preference
Manchukuo is founded in Manchuria, the Japanese rule through Emperor Pu Yi
The Republic of Manchukio is proclaimed in Japanese occupied Manchuria
Manchukio becomes nominally independent but really a puppet of Japan
A hastily assembled Presidium of the Central Control Commission was convened to investigate and deal with the Ryutin group
Begins the Second de Broqueville Government in Brussels and serves as Prime Minister of Belgium.
The Japanese navy bombs Shanghai, the "Shanghai Incident"
Japan sends troops to "protect" Japanese residents
Japanese and Chinese forces begin major fighting in Shanghai during the January 28 Incident.
Japanese warships are sent to Shanghai to protect the 30,000 Japanese living there
Heads the first junta of the short-lived Socialist Republic of Chile.
Kerensky develops his views through soviet criticism after 1917.
The United States announces the Stimson Doctrine, refusing to recognize territorial changes in China achieved by force.
Von Papen lifts the ban on the SA, imposed after the street riots, in an unsuccessful attempt to secure the backing of Hitler. Papen lifts the ban on the SA, in accordance with his promise to Schleicher
Issues the decree unifying his territories as the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Supports the royal administration preparing the unified kingdom.
The emergency decrees carried fail to help the Papen plan stimulate the economy. Loses a vote of confidence in the Reichstag
Returns to the Commons by winning the Wakefield by-election for Labour.
Hitler refuses a ministry under Papen, and demands the Chancellorship for himself, but is rejected by Hindenburg
Birth of Albert Reynolds
Birth of Donald Henry Rumsfeld
Birth of Edward Moore "Ted" Kennedy
Birth of Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor
Birth of Johny Cash, Kingsland, Arkansas
Birth of Malcolm Bradbury
Birth of Manmohan Singh
Birth of Nigel Lawson
Birth of Robert Anton Wilson
Birth of Sonny Liston
Birth of Umberto Eco
Death of Augusta Gregory, founder of the Irish Dramatic movement
Death of Dan Takuma, assassinated
Death of Faisal I, succeeded by his son, Ghazi, but there was much popular support among the Iraqi people for leadership under General Bakr Sidqi
Death of Faisal I, succeeded by his son, Ghazi, but there was much popular support among the Iraqi people for leadership under General Bakr Sidqi
Death of Johan Shobar
Death of Peg Entwistle
Death of Tsuyoshi Inukai, assassinated for trying to restrain the army in Manchuria
Marzana commands Bolivian defenders during the siege of Boqueron
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