Daily Archives: August 19, 2014

French resistance rises up against German garrison in Paris 70 years ago today (Aug 19 1944)

1940s, World War II


Video: 'The World At War: Morning 5/5' (August 19, 1944, at 8:43)

(Saturday, August 19, 1944; during the Liberation of Paris, part of Operation Overlord, World War II) — The Liberation of Paris began today with an uprising by the French Forces of the Interior (FFI) against their German (and Vichy) rulers, encouraged by reports of approaching Allied forces.

Germans approve vesting sole executive power in Adolf Hitler 80 years ago today (Aug 19 1934)

1930s


Video: 'The World At War: A New Germany 2/5' (Aug. 19, 1934, at 8:23)

(Sunday, August 19, 1934) — 89.9% German voters in today’s plebiscite endorsed Chancellor Adolf Hitler’s assumption of greater power than has ever been possessed by any other ruler in modern times. Nearly 10 per cent indicated their disapproval.