1 Feb 1890
Estonia
Estonia
- Nikolai Bazykov was born in Tallinn, Estonia. His birth date was also recorded as 20 Jan 1890 in the Old Style. ww2dbase [Nikolai Reek | Tallinn | CPC]
12 Jan 1893
Estonia
Estonia
- Alfred Rosenberg was born in Reval, Russian Empire (now Tallinn, Estonia). ww2dbase [Alfred Rosenberg | Tallinn | CPC]
4 Mar 1927
Estonia
Estonia
- Nikolai Reek was named the Minister of War of Estonia. ww2dbase [Nikolai Reek | Tallinn | CPC]
4 Dec 1928
Estonia
Estonia
- Nikolai Reek stepped down as the Minister of War of Estonia. ww2dbase [Nikolai Reek | Tallinn | CPC]
24 Feb 1937
Photo(s) dated 24 Feb 1937
Photo(s) dated 24 Feb 1937
14 Jun 1940
Estonia
Estonia
- The Soviet Union presented an ultimatum to Lithuania, forcing it to allow the establishment of a new Soviet government. Meanwhile, Soviet aircraft and warships blockaded the Estonian coast, shooting down a Finnish passenger aircraft (killing 9, including American and French diplomats) shortly after takeoff at Tallinn to show that the threat was not empty. ww2dbase [Annexation of the Baltic States | Tallinn | CPC]
27 Jul 1941
Estonia
Estonia
- German troops captured Tallinn, Estonia. ww2dbase [Operation Barbarossa | Tallinn | TH]
27 Aug 1941
Estonia
Estonia
- The German Armeegruppe Nord captured Tallinn, Estonia. ww2dbase [Operation Barbarossa | Tallinn | TH]
8 Oct 1945
Estonia
Estonia
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