1939 in Romania
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Events from the year 1939 in Romania. The year saw the assassination of Armand Călinescu.
- King: Carol II.[1]
- Prime Minister:[2]
- Miron Cristea (until 6 March).
- Armand Călinescu (7 March – 21 September).
- Gheorghe Argeșanu (21 September – 28 September).
- Constantin Argetoianu (28 September – 23 November).
- Gheorghe Tătărescu (after 25 November).
Events
- 23 March – The German–Romanian Treaty for the Development of Economic Relations between the Two Countries is signed, which became effective on 20 January 1940 and was registered in the League of Nations Treaty Series on 17 January 1940.[3]
- 1 June – With the National Renaissance Front the only party allowed to stand, In the general election, Armand Călinescu is elected prime minister.[4]
- 22 June – The British ambassador in Bucharest notifies London that the Romanian government is allowing large numbers of illegal Jewish migrants to travel to Palestine.[5]
- 6 July – Romania enters diplomatic relations with the Republic of China.[6]
- 21 September – Prime Minister Armand Călinescu is assassinated by members of the Iron Guard.[7]
- 8 October – Radio Basarabia starts broadcasting.[8]
