2 Apr–15 Oct 1937Muslim revolt in Xinjiang;crushed with Soviet support
Jul 1937Japan invades China
Jun 1939Siam renamedto Thailand
1 Sep 1939Germany invades Poland
3 Sep 1939British India declareswar on Germany
22 Oct–23 Nov 1939Congress resigns overIndia’s entry into WWII
22 Dec 1939Muslim League celebratesresignation of Congress