1914 Germany invades Belgium & declares war on France in WW I.
1934 Adolf Hitler merges the offices of German Chancellor and President, declaring himself "Führer" (leader).
1940 Seaplane Clare makes 1st British passenger flight to the US.
1943 Gen Patton slaps a US GI in hospital, accusing him of cowardice.
1944 Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp gases 4,000 gypsies.
1954 1st VTOL (Vertical Take-off & Land) flown.
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