1934: what happened around the world

In 1934, 106 events recorded on Erask's globe began — Balkan Pact, German–Polish declaration of non-aggression and Baltic Entente among the best known. 63 more were already under way, such as The Holocaust and Chinese Civil War. 135 things were founded or built that year, from NKVD and University of Tehran.

106events began
63already under way
135founded or built
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Accidents and fires35

Wars, battles and sieges34

Revolts, massacres and attacks22

Expeditions8

Treaties, councils and politics4

Disasters3

Already under way in 193463

Came to an end in 193411

Founded or built in 1934135

+105 more, on the globe.

Stories that pass through 1934

Volcanic EruptionsEvery significant eruption on record since 1500 How America Filled UpEvery American city of 60,000 people, in the year it began Women's SuffrageA map filling in, one country at a time, 1893-2012

Nearby years

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