1929
The Geneva Convention of 1929, dealing with treatment of prisoners-of-war, is signed by 53 nations.
The Geneva Convention of 1929, dealing with treatment of prisoners-of-war, is signed by 53 nations.
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1929
Hebron Massacre during the 1929 Palestine riots: Arab attacks on the Jewish community in Hebron in the British Mandate…
Hebron Massacre during the 1929 Palestine riots: Arab attacks on the Jewish community in Hebron in the British Mandate…
1929
Second day of two-day Hebron massacre during the 1929 Palestine riots: Arab attacks on the Jewish community in Hebron…
Second day of two-day Hebron massacre during the 1929 Palestine riots: Arab attacks on the Jewish community in Hebron…
1928
The President of the Republic of China, Zhang Zuolin, is assassinated by Japanese agents
The President of the Republic of China, Zhang Zuolin, is assassinated by Japanese agents
1928
Second Northern Expedition: The National Revolutionary Army captures Beijing, whose name is changed to Beiping ("Norther
Second Northern Expedition: The National Revolutionary Army captures Beijing, whose name is changed to Beiping ("Norther
1928
Sliced bread is sold for the first time (on the inventor's 48th birthday) by the Chillicothe Baking Company of…
Sliced bread is sold for the first time (on the inventor's 48th birthday) by the Chillicothe Baking Company of…
1928
The Kellogg–Briand Pact outlawing war is signed by fifteen nations. Ultimately sixty-one nations will sign it.
The Kellogg–Briand Pact outlawing war is signed by fifteen nations. Ultimately sixty-one nations will sign it.
1928
The Kellogg–Briand Pact outlawing war is signed by fifteen nations. Ultimately sixty-one nations will sign it.
The Kellogg–Briand Pact outlawing war is signed by fifteen nations. Ultimately sixty-one nations will sign it.
1927
The Federal Industrial Institute for Women opens in Alderson, West Virginia, as the first women's federal prison in the
The Federal Industrial Institute for Women opens in Alderson, West Virginia, as the first women's federal prison in the
1927
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is incorporated
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is incorporated
1927
Attempting to make the first non-stop transatlantic flight from Paris to New York, French war heroes Charles Nungesser a
Attempting to make the first non-stop transatlantic flight from Paris to New York, French war heroes Charles Nungesser a
1927
The Old Parliament House, Canberra, Australia, officially opens
The Old Parliament House, Canberra, Australia, officially opens
1927
The Bath School disaster: Forty-five people, including many children, are killed by bombs planted by a disgruntled schoo
The Bath School disaster: Forty-five people, including many children, are killed by bombs planted by a disgruntled schoo
1927
After being founded for 20 years, the Nationalist government approves Tongji University to be among the its first nation
After being founded for 20 years, the Nationalist government approves Tongji University to be among the its first nation
1927
Treaty of Jeddah: The United Kingdom recognizes the sovereignty of King Ibn Saud in the Kingdoms of Hejaz and Nejd, whic
Treaty of Jeddah: The United Kingdom recognizes the sovereignty of King Ibn Saud in the Kingdoms of Hejaz and Nejd, whic
1927
Treaty of Jeddah: The United Kingdom recognizes the sovereignty of King Ibn Saud in the Kingdoms of Hejaz and Nejd, whic
Treaty of Jeddah: The United Kingdom recognizes the sovereignty of King Ibn Saud in the Kingdoms of Hejaz and Nejd, whic
1927
The Ford Motor Company ceases manufacture of the Ford Model T and begins to retool plants to make the Ford Model A
The Ford Motor Company ceases manufacture of the Ford Model T and begins to retool plants to make the Ford Model A
1927
Prime Minister of Japan Tanaka Giichi convenes an eleven-day conference to discuss Japan's strategy in China
Prime Minister of Japan Tanaka Giichi convenes an eleven-day conference to discuss Japan's strategy in China
1927
Kevin O'Higgins TD, Vice-President of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State, is assassinated by the IRA.
Kevin O'Higgins TD, Vice-President of the Executive Council of the Irish Free State, is assassinated by the IRA.