16 Oct 1937
- Helm was commissioned into service. ww2dbase [Main Article | CPC]
- Chinese troops counterattacked the Japanese at Xinkou, Shanxi, China, slowing Japanese momentum. ww2dbase [Main Article | CPC]
- The first flight of the prototype Short Sunderland flying boat took place. ww2dbase [Main Article | AC]
- Emden arrived in Spanish waters. ww2dbase [Main Article | CPC]
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