September 1: World War II Begins, the ANZUS Treaty and Colonel Gaddafi Seizes Power

On This Day in History September 1, 2020 Historical Events 1715  King Louis XIV of France dies after a reign of 72 years—the longest of any major European monarch. 1939  World War II starts when Germany invades Poland by attacking the Free City of Danzig 1941  Jews living in Germany are required to wear a yellow star of David 1951  US, Australia and New Zealand sign the ANZUS mutual defense treaty 1969  Colonel Muammar Gaddafi deposes King Idris in the Libyan revolution More Historical Events Famous Birthdays Gloria Estefan 63rd Birthday James Gordon Bennett (1795 - 1872) Johann Pachelbel (1653 - 1706) Rocky Marciano (1923 - 1969) More Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths Jacques Cartier (1491 - 1557) Louis XIV (1638 - 1715) More Famous Deaths September 2: The Great Fire of London The Great Fire of London began on this day when sparks from a baker's oven ignited his home. Fanned by strong winds, the blaze consumed 80 per cent of the city. Read the Article You Might Like Take Our Weekly Quiz You received this email because you opted in at our website, OnThisDay.com Update Your Preferences | Unsubscribe © 2020 OnThisDay.com 2 Acacia Place, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand