Adolf Hitler’s German military attacked Moscow.
The battle lasted until January 7, 1942, with over half a million Russians killed, missing, injured, or captured.
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Hitler survives assassination attempt.
Adolf Hitler formed the Schutzstaffel, the infamous paramilitary organization known to most as the SS.
During the Battle of Princeton, British forces were defeated in New Jersey by George Washington's revolutionary army.
The Moscow Metro was opened to the public.
The Battle of Tirad Pass was fought.
