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Graph of global conflict deaths from 1900 to 1944 from various sources. This is a list of wars that began between 1900 and 1944.. This period saw the outbreak of World War I (1914–1918) and World War II (1939–1945), which are among the deadliest conflicts in human history, with many of the world's great powers partaking in total war and some partaking in genocides.
In time, the day evolved into Remembrance Day for much of the British Commonwealth to include those who died while serving in World War II and the Korean War as well as more recent conflicts. In the United States, the day is observed as Veterans Day to include World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, as well as other recent conflicts. [49]
Victims of aviation accidents or incidents in 1919 (26 P) Pages in category "1919 deaths" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 2,834 total.
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre, also known as the Amritsar massacre, took place on 13 April 1919.A large crowd had gathered at the Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar, Punjab, British India, during the annual Baisakhi fair to protest against the Rowlatt Act and the arrest of pro-Indian independence activists Saifuddin Kitchlew and Satyapal.
World War II deaths by country World War II deaths by theater. World War II was the deadliest military conflict in history.An estimated total of 70–85 million deaths were caused by the conflict, representing about 3% of the estimated global population of 2.3 billion in 1940. [1]
1995); Tom Leigh, Australian air force officer, member of the No. 76 Squadron during World War II, member of the escape team from the German POW camp Stalag Luft III, in Waverley, New South Wales, Australia (d. 1944, executed) Died: John Hood, American naval officer, commander of USS Hawk during the Spanish–American War and USS Texas during ...
World War II [b] or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Axis powers. Nearly all of the world's countries participated, with many nations mobilising all resources in pursuit of total war .
Born: Wah Kau Kong, American air force officer, first Chinese-American fighter to serve in the United States Air Force, member of the 354th Fighter Group during World War II, in Honolulu (d. 1944, killed in action) Died: Arichi Shinanojō, Japanese naval officer, second Chief of the Imperial Japanese Navy General Staff (b. 1843)