1939

Events that occurred in the year 1939 CE. 
== Events ==
=== March ===
* March 23rd: SS Gruppenführer Erich Schneider participates in the German takeover of the Lithuanian town of Memel, for which he is awarded the Memel medal.
=== September ===
* September 1st: World War II begins with the German invasion of Poland. 
* September 30th: Howard Stark founds Stark Industries. 
=== October ===
* October 5th: The Wehrmacht holds a victory parade in the Polish capital of Warsaw, following their capture of the city.
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