15 Feb 1934
- Adolf Galland joined the Luftwaffe; he would complete basic military training at Dresden, Germany. ww2dbase [Adolf Galland | AC]
- Cruiser USS New Orleans (New Orleans-class) was commissioned at New York Navy Yard, Brooklyn, United States, Captain Allen B. Reed in command. ww2dbase [New York Navy Yard | New Orleans | Brooklyn, New York | DS]
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