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30 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
U.S. freighters Ethan Allen and Ipswich, detained by British authorities since 20 September, are released. Cargo destined for Bremen and Hamburg, however, is seized and taken off Ipswich. October.
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General Władysław Sikorski becomes prime minister of the Polish government-in-exile.
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At sea
Vice Admiral Adolphus Andrews (Commander Scouting Force) assumes command of Hawaiian Detachment, breaking his flag in heavy cruiser Indianapolis (CA-35).
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Diplomatic record
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in France (Bullitt)
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Diplomatic record
The Secretary of State to the Ambassador in the United Kingdom (Kennedy)
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Diplomatic record
The Ambassador in France (Bullitt) to the Secretary of State
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