Germany invaded Poland in the free city of Danzig, which started World War II.
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The Battle of Stalingrad comes to an end as the Axis Powers surrender.
Baseball and war hero Hank Gowdy became the first player to enlist in the US Army during World War II.
Potsdam Declaration is signed.
A Japanese soldier was found hiding in Guam.
Japanese Emperor Hirohito approved plans set forward by his advisors to go to war against the United States of America.
