After the German elections the Nazis have 230 seats in the Reichstag; socialists have 133; centrists have 97; and Communists have 89. No party has secured a majority, and no coalition is formed.

10 Aug.

Military leaders in Seville launch a revolt against the Republican government of Spain. The revolt is suppressed by troops loyal to the government.

13 Aug.

Hitler refuses German president Hindenburg's request to serve as vice chancellor under Franz von Papen.

30 Aug.

Nazi leader Hermann Goring is elected president of the German Reichstag.

12 Sept.

The German Reichstag is dissolved, and new elections are called.

16 Sept.

In Geneva, Germany leaves an international conference on land armaments after the French refuse to disarm prior to the signing of security arrangements.

25 Sept.

Catalonia secures a charter for political autonomy from the government of Spain.

3 Oct.

Iraq is admitted to the League of Nations.

6 Nov.

Although the Nazis lose and the Communists gain seats in...