Germany invaded Poland in the free city of Danzig, which started World War II.
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Super Mario Kart was released in North America on the SNES console.
The United States of America founded Space Command (SPACECOM), the first of its kind in the US Armed Forces.
Legendary soccer player Cristiano Ronaldo broke the men's record for the most international goals.
Jews in Germany over six years old were forced to wear the yellow star of David.
German Astronomer Karl Ludwig Harding discovered the 3 Juno asteroid in the Asteroid Belt.
