Battle of the Atlantic

The French steamer Vermont (5186t) is sunk by U-37 360 miles southwest of Fastnet. 2 of the crew are lost with 43 survivors being picked up by the British destroyer Inglefield.

Diplomatic Relations

A treaty is signed between Germany and Estonia for the tranfer to the Reich of Estonians of German origin.

United States, Home Front

A new airport opens in New York City. Construction had begun in 1937, so when dedication time came along New Yorkers were ready and waiting. Around 200,000 people crowded around the half-mile concrete apron in front of the administration building and hangars in order to witness the event. It was officially named New York Municipal Airport, but was more commonly known as North Beach after the private airfield which the 1939 airport replaced as well as the former amusement park and beer gardens which had occupied the spot before the space was used for air travel. The airport did not formally open until December 2nd, 1939 and in 1947 when the Port Authority took over control of the airport, it was renamed LaGuardia Airport.

New York City Mayor Fiorello LaGuardia addresses a rapt audience for the dedication of the airport. (Photo: Port Authority of NY & NJ) Mayor LaGuardia at the new airport

Announcement: New Airport Opening