Explore the full date: Today in History – September 7.
September 7, 1940 | The Beginning of the London Blitz
On September 7, 1940, the Luftwaffe launched the first major bombing raid on London, beginning the Blitz. This campaign aimed to break British morale but instead became a powerful symbol of endurance during WWII.
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Hitler’s Victory Parade in Warsaw on 5 October 1939
On 5 October 1939, Hitler reviewed German troops in devastated Warsaw—a propaganda spectacle that marked the…
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The A-4 Rocket’s First Successful Flight on 3 October 1942
On 3 October 1942, the German army's A-4 rocket completed its first successful test flight at…
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Warsaw Uprising Ends: The 2 October 1944 Capitulation Agreement
On 2 October 1944, Polish and German representatives signed the agreement ending the Warsaw Uprising. The…
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October 1, 1946 | The Nuremberg Tribunal Delivers Its Verdict
On 1 October 1946, the International Military Tribunal gave its verdict on leading Nazi defendants. The…
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