On this day in 1924, Adolf Hitler is sentenced to five years in prison for his role in the Beer Hall Putsch; but serves nine months. #Hitler
On this day in 1939, General Franco proclaims victory in the Spanish civil war. #Spain
On this day in 1948, the Faroe Islands gain autonomy from Denmark. #Faroe
On this day in 2001, the Netherlands becomes the first contemporary country to grant equal marriage rights to same-sex couples. #EqualMarriage