28 Sep 1935

China France
  • Gloire was launched at the Forges et Chantiers de la Gironde shipyard in Lormont, Aquitaine, France. ww2dbase [Gloire | Lormont, Aquitaine | CPC]
United States
  • Charles Beach married Bernice Louise Krueger. ww2dbase [Charles Beach | CPC]
Photo(s) dated 28 Sep 1935
Launching ceremony of cruiser Pinghai, Jiangnan Arsenal, Shanghai, China, 28 Sep 1935

28 Sep 1935 Interactive Map




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