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Mussolini’s March on Rome
During this period, Mussolini's Blackshirts seized strategic locations across Italy and converged on Rome. The King, Victor Emmanuel III, opted to transfer power to the Fascists instead of declaring a state of emergency, resulting in the successful Fascist coup d'état and the formation of Mussolini's new government. -
Hitler writes Mein Kampf
Mein Kampf," meaning "My Struggle," is an autobiographical manifesto written by Adolf Hitler. The book combines elements of Hitler's personal life story with his political ideology and future plans for Germany. -
Japan invades Manchuria
Japan invaded Manchuria in 1931, primarily driven by a combination of factors, including economic need, strategic ambitions, and a desire to expand its influence in Asia. -
The Holodomor begins
The Holodomor, a devastating famine in Soviet Ukraine between 1932 and 1933, was primarily caused by the Soviet government's policy of forced collectivization of agriculture under Joseph Stalin. -
Hitler appointed chancellor of Germany
Following several backroom negotiations—which included industrialists, Hindenburg's son Oskar, former chancellor Franz von Papen, and Hitler – Hindenburg acquiesced. -
Night of the Long Knives
The purpose of the Night of the Long Knives, a purge in Nazi Germany between June 30 and July 2, 1934, was to eliminate political rivals and solidify Adolf Hitler's power. -
Nuremburg Laws enacted
The Nuremberg Laws were enacted on September 15, 1935. They were announced at the Nazi Party's annual rally in Nuremberg and subsequently passed by the Reichstag.The Nuremberg Laws were a set of antisemitic and racist laws enacted in Nazi Germany in 1935, representing a major step in the Nazi regime's persecution of Jews and other minorities. -
The Great Purge begins
The Great Purge, a period of widespread political repression and executions in the Soviet Union, began in 1934 with the assassination of Sergey Kirov. This event served as a catalyst for Stalin to consolidate power and eliminate perceived enemies of the state. -
The Rape of Nanking
The Nanking Massacre, also known as the Rape of Nanking, was a tragic event that occurred in Nanjing, China, during the Second Sino-Japanese War in 1937. After capturing the city, the Imperial Japanese Army engaged in acts of extreme violence and brutality against the Chinese population. -
Kristallnacht
Kristallnacht, also known as the "Night of Broken Glass," was a series of coordinated and violent attacks against Jews throughout Nazi Germany, Austria, and parts of Czechoslovakia on November 9-10, 1938.