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