1 September 1939 September 1, 2015 Author: Staff Adolf Hitler sign the order that begins the systematic euthanasia of mentally ill and disabled people. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Our greatest happiness does not depend on the condition of life in which chance has placed us, but is always the result of a good conscience, good health, occupation, and freedom in all just pursuits." Thomas Jefferson — Click here for more from Thomas Jefferson Related posts: 1 September 1939 30 January 1933 30 January 1933 12 December 1941 26 February 1935 14 May 1939 23 August 1939 26 March 1939 2 August 1939 15 August 1939 Categories: History Tags: 1 September, 1939