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Major Events of December 1935: Key Historical Moments from the Month

Each month is marked by defining moments that shape the course of history. Whether through political shifts, cultural movements, or world-changing events, these periods leave a lasting impression. Dive into the most important events from December 1935 and discover how they influenced the world both then and now.

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Major Events of December 1935: Key Historical Moments from the Month

  • 01 Dec 1935 Birth of Woody Allen: Woody Allen, the American filmmaker, writer, and comedian, was born on December 1, 1935, in Brooklyn, New York. source: biography.com
  • 02 Dec 1935 British Cabinet supports sanctions against Italy in League of Nations: On December 2, 1935, the British Cabinet supported sanctions against Italy in the League of Nations in response to Italy's invasion of Ethiopia. source: britannica.com
  • 06 Dec 1935 Italian bombing of Dessie during Second Italo-Ethiopian War: On December 6, 1935, Italian bombers attacked the town of Dessie in Ethiopia, targeting Emperor Haile Selassie, who was present to lead the defense. The bombing caused significant damage to Tafari Makonnen Hospital and nearby Red Cross field hospitals. source: blogs.icrc.org
  • 07 Dec 1935 Japan's naval parity demand: On December 7, 1935, Japan publicly demanded absolute naval parity with the United States and Great Britain, signaling its intent to challenge existing naval power balances. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • 08 Dec 1935 Hoare-Laval Pact proposal for Abyssinia: On December 8, 1935, British Foreign Secretary Samuel Hoare and French Prime Minister Pierre Laval met in Paris to discuss the Italo-Abyssinian conflict, leading to the proposal of the Hoare-Laval Pact, which aimed to end the conflict by conceding parts of Abyssinia to Italy. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • 09 Dec 1935 Naval armaments conference in London: On December 9, 1935, a naval armaments conference was held in London, involving discussions among major naval powers regarding naval armament limitations and agreements. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • 10 Dec 1935 James Chadwick awarded Nobel Prize in Physics for neutron discovery: James Chadwick received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1935 for his discovery of the neutron, a neutral particle within the atomic nucleus. This breakthrough provided a new tool for inducing atomic disintegration, as neutrons could penetrate atomic nuclei without being deflected by electrical charges. source: nobelprize.org
  • 13 Dec 1935 Hoare-Laval Pact Controversy at League of Nations: On December 13, 1935, details of the secret Hoare-Laval Pact were leaked, proposing to partition Ethiopia between Italy and Britain. This led to public outrage in Britain and France, resulting in the resignation of British Foreign Secretary Sir Samuel Hoare. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • 14 Dec 1935 James Chadwick's Nobel Lecture on the Neutron: On December 14, 1935, James Chadwick delivered his Nobel Lecture on the discovery of the neutron, a fundamental particle in atomic physics. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • 15 Dec 1935 Ethiopian Christmas Offensive Against Italian Invasion: On December 15, 1935, Ethiopian forces launched a Christmas offensive against the Italian invasion during the Second Italo-Ethiopian War. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • 16 Dec 1935 Mussolini Authorizes Chemical Weapons in Ethiopia: On December 16, 1935, Italian dictator Benito Mussolini authorized the use of chemical weapons in Ethiopia during the Second Italo-Ethiopian War. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • 17 Dec 1935 First Flight of the Douglas DC-3 Airplane: On December 17, 1935, the Douglas Sleeper Transport (DST), a prototype of the DC-3, made its first flight at Clover Field, Santa Monica, California. This aircraft, designed by the Douglas Aircraft Company, was intended to revolutionize air travel by providing comfortable overnight transcontinental flights. The DST featured a cabin with 14 sleeping berths and could carry 21 seated passengers. This inaugural flight marked the beginning of the DC-3's significant impact on the aviation industry. source: smithsonianmag.com
  • 18 Dec 1935 Mussolini introduces 'Faith Day' in Italy: On December 18, 1935, Italian dictator Benito Mussolini inaugurated 'Faith Day' during the opening of the new municipality of Pontinia. Italians were encouraged to donate their wedding rings so the material could be melted down for state use. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • 21 Dec 1935 Birth of John G. Avildsen, Notable Film Director: John G. Avildsen, an American film director best known for directing 'Rocky' (1976) and 'The Karate Kid' (1984), was born in Oak Park, Illinois. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • 26 Dec 1935 Death of Italian pilot Tito Minniti during Second Italo-Ethiopian War: Tito Minniti, an Italian pilot, was killed near Degehabur, Ethiopia, during the Second Italo-Ethiopian War. The circumstances of his death remain disputed, with reports suggesting he was either killed in combat or after being captured by Ethiopian forces. His death was used by the Italian government to justify the use of mustard gas against Ethiopian civilians. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • 27 Dec 1935 Mao Zedong's Wayaobu Manifesto calls for united front against Japanese imperialism: At the Wayaobu Conference in December 1935, Mao Zedong presented the Wayaobu Manifesto, urging the Chinese Communist Party to form a broad national united front to resist Japanese imperialism. The manifesto emphasized suspending class conflict and opening the Red Army to all patriots. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • 31 Dec 1935 Birth of King Salman of Saudi Arabia: King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was born on December 31, 1935, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He became the seventh king of Saudi Arabia in 2015. source: britannica.com