Today in History for 3rd September 1939

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- Britain declares war on Germany. France follows 6 hours later quickly joined by Australia, NZ, South Africa & Canada
- German U-boat sinks British passenger ship Athenia
- Great Britain & France declare war on Germany after invasion of Poland
- Yanks beat Red Sox on a forfeit, their 4th forfeit win

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