18 December 1939 December 17, 2013 Author: Staff The Battle of the Heligoland Bight, the first major air battle of World War II, takes place. Famous Words of Inspiration..."A good deed is never lost: he who sows courtesy reaps friendship; and he who plants kindness gathers love." Basil — Click here for more from Basil Related posts: 17 October 1979 23 August 1939 26 March 1939 2 August 1939 1 September 1939 15 August 1939 18 December 1916 18 December 1912 7 December 1862 16 December 1972 Categories: History Tags: 18 December, 1939