World Events

Bonnie and Clyde

Flash Gordon & Dale Arden

Shirley Temple

• Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were killed by Texas and Louisiana lawmen.  Their notorious exploits were known nationwide as they traveled the Central US during the depression.

• Hitler became Führer of Germany, combining the roles of president, chancellor, and supreme commander of the German armed forces.

• The USSR was admitted to the League of Nations.
• Flash Gordon comic strip was first published.

• 6-year old Shirley Temple won instant fame by starring in Stand Up and Cheer.

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