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13 September 1939
What happened on this day in the Second World War, from 1939 to 1945, with a source for every entry.
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Each day we list events from the Second World War that happened on that date, from 1939 to 1945. Every entry names its source and links to it, so you can read further. Entries are sourced and machine-screened before they go up, a subset is human-reviewed, and we add more over time.
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At sea
Norwegian motor vessel Ronda strikes mine off Terschelling island, Netherlands, 54°10'N, 04°34'E; two U.S. citizens perish. Survivors (including four Americans) are subsequently rescued by Italian freighter Providencia.
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At sea
U.S. freighter Black Osprey, detained at Weymouth, England, by British authorities since 5 September 1939, is released (see 31 October 1939).
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UK Parliament
The War Situation (House of Commons)
Official record of proceedings in the House of Commons, sitting of 1939-09-13: "The War Situation." Mr.
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UK Parliament
The War: Supreme War Council (House of Lords)
Official record of proceedings in the House of Lords, sitting of 1939-09-13: "The War: Supreme War Council."
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UK Parliament
War And Civilians (House of Lords)
Official record of proceedings in the House of Lords, sitting of 1939-09-13: "War And Civilians." Source: Hansard (Open Parliament Licence v3.0)
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Diplomatic record
The Minister in the Netherlands (Gordon) to the Secretary of State
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Diplomatic record
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in France (Bullitt)
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