What Happened in May 1939

British Parliament approves The White Paper

The White Paper of 1939, also known as the MacDonald White Paper after Malcolm MacDonald, the British Colonial Secretary who presided over it, was... Read more

Ravensbrück, the Largest Concentration Camp for Women, Opens

Ravensbrück or Ravensbrueck (German pronunciation: [ʁaːfənsˈbʁʏk]) was a notorious women's concentration camp during World War II, located in... Read more

"Goodbye, Mr. Chips" Is Released

Goodbye, Mr. Chips (1939) is a British film based on the novel of the same name by James Hilton. It was directed by Sam Wood, and starred Robert... Read more

"Only Angels Have Wings" Is Released

Only Angels Have Wings (1939) is a movie directed by Howard Hawks, starring Cary Grant and Jean Arthur. It is generally regarded as being among... Read more

Pact of Steel signed by Italy and Germany

The Pact of Steel, known formally as the Pact of Friendship and Alliance between Germany and Italy, was an agreement between Fascist Italy and Nazi... Read more

U.S.S. Sailfish Sinks

On 12 May, following a yard overhaul, Squalus began a series of test dives off Portsmouth, New Hampshire. After successfully completing 18 dives,... Read more