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  • Germany
    Oct, 1937
    Edward VIII

    Edward visit to Nazi Germany

    Germany
    Oct, 1937

    In October 1937, the Duke and Duchess visited Nazi Germany, against the advice of the British government, and met Adolf Hitler at his Berghof retreat in Bavaria. The visit was much publicized by the German media. During the visit the Duke gave full Nazi salutes.




  • U.S.
    Oct, 1937
    Anna May Wong

    Marriage rumors

    U.S.
    Oct, 1937

    In October 1937, the press carried rumors that Wong had plans to marry her male co-star in this film, childhood friend and Korean-American actor Philip Ahn. Wong replied, "It would be like marrying my brother."




  • Dachang, Shanghai, China
    Tuesday Oct 26, 1937
    Second Sino-Japanese War

    Capturing Dachang

    Dachang, Shanghai, China
    Tuesday Oct 26, 1937

    On October 26, the Japanese Army captured Dachang, an important strong-point within Shanghai.




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