1940 France Vichy government proclaims end to Jewish status.
1941 Adolf Hitler says Russia is "already broken and will never rise again" in a broadcast to the German people.
1942 Launch of first A-4/V-2 rocket to altitude of 53 miles (85 km)
1990 Reunification of East and West Germany. West German flag is raised above the Brandenburg Gate on the stroke of midnight.
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