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1 September

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Contemporary era

1939

Invasion of Poland

On 1 September 1939, Germany invaded Poland, starting the Second World War.

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Contemporary era

1859

Carrington Event

On 1 September 1859, the strongest known solar storm disrupted telegraph systems worldwide.

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From the Middle Ages to the Enlightenment

1715

Death of Louis XIV

On 1 September 1715, King Louis XIV died after seventy-two years on the throne.

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