22 Nov 1935
  • Light carrier Hosho was taken out of service to repair typhoon damage and to receive enhancements. ww2dbase [Hosho | CPC]
  • Pan-American Airways commenced the first trans-Pacific airmail service, flying Martin M.130 China Clipper from San Francisco, California, United States to Manila, Philippines via Honolulu, Midway Island, Wake Island and Guam. ww2dbase [AC]
Germany
  • The order for minesweeper M1 was issued. ww2dbase [M1 | CPC]

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