1930s

Centuries: Year in Review 20th Century (19th century - 20th century - 21st century)

Decades: 1880s 1890s 1900s 1910s 1920s - 1930s - 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s

Years: 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939

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Events and Trends

• Worldwide Great Depression
• Japan invaded China as a precursor to Japanese invasions in Southeast Asia
• Build up to World War II
• Rise to power of Adolf Hitler in Germany