November 1939

Wednesday 01:

The first rabbit born after artificial insemination is shown to the world.

Saturday 04:

World War II: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt orders the United States Customs Service to implement the Neutrality Act of 1939, allowing cash-and-carry purchases of weapons by belligerents.

Monday 06:

The Hedda Hopper Show debuts with Hollywood gossip Hedda Hopper as host. The show would until 1951, making Hopper a powerful figure in the Hollywood elite.

Wednesday 08:

In Munich, Adolf Hitler narrowly escapes an assassination attempt while celebrating the 16th anniversary of the Beer Hall Putsch.

Wednesday 15:

In Washington, DC, US President Franklin D. Roosevelt lays the cornerstone of the Jefferson Memorial.

Sunday 26:

The Red Army stages the Shelling of Mainila in order to justify the start of the Winter War with Finland four days later.

Thursday 30:

Winter War begins: Soviet forces invade Finland and reach the Mannerheim Line, starting the war.