6 September 1939 Posted on September 5, 2020 by Staff World War II: South Africa declares war on Germany. Famous Words of Inspiration..."A kiss makes the heart young again and wipes out the years." Rupert Brooke — Click here for more from Rupert Brooke Related posts: 30 April 1939 15 August 1939 30 April 1939 12 June 1939 1 September 1939 1 September 1939 17 September 1787 21 September 1942 16 September 1620 14 May 1939