15 Aug 1934
- Oskar von Hindenburg, son of the recently deceased German President Paul von Hindenburg, falsely proclaimed that it was his father's wish to have Adolf Hiter succeeded him as the President of Germany. ww2dbase [Adolf Hitler | CPC]
- Captain G. Fraser was named the commanding officer of HMS Hermes, relieving Captain W. B. Mackenzie. ww2dbase [Hermes | CPC]
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