Here are the events from the beginning of World War II in chronological order:
1. September 1, 1939: Germany invades Poland, marking the beginning of World War II.
2. September 3, 1939: Britain and France declare war on Germany.
3. September 17, 1939: Soviet Union invades Poland from the east.
4. April 9, 1940: Germany invades Denmark and Norway.
5. May 10, 1940: Germany launches a massive invasion of France, Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands.
6. June 22, 1940: France signs an armistice with Germany, ending the Battle of France.
7. September 27, 1940: Germany, Italy, and Japan sign the Tripartite Pact, forming the Axis Powers.
8. June 22, 1941: Germany launches a surprise attack on the Soviet Union, breaking the non-aggression pact between the two countries.
These events marked the beginning of a long and devastating conflict that ultimately claimed the lives of millions of people around the world.