World War II: Norwegian Resistance Ends June 10, 1940
Date: June 10, 1940
Date: June 10, 1940
USSย Sailfish is recommissioned. It was originally the USS Squalus. Date: May 15, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on May 15 ๐ Events on this day in 1940 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Story Bridge Opens in Brisbane, Australiaโs Longest Cantilever Bridge, July 6, 1940Luftwaffe Bombs Paris During Battle…
World War II: The German Luftwaffe launches an air operation, codenamed Adlertag, during the Battle of Britain in an attempt to destroy the British Royal Air Force. Date: August 13, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on August 13 ๐ Events on this day in 1940 ๐ On This Day (Today) More…
World War II: The German 2nd Panzer Division captures the port of Boulogne-sur-Mer; the surrender of the last French and British troops marks the end of the Battle of Boulogne. Date: May 25, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on May 25 ๐ Events on this day in 1940 ๐ On This…
Booker T. Washington becomes the first African American to be depicted on a United States postage stamp. Date: April 7, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on April 7 ๐ Events on this day in 1940 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Charles de Gaulleโs Appeal of June 18, 1940Le…
World War II: Italian forces begin the invasion of British Somaliland. Date: August 3, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on August 3 ๐ Events on this day in 1940 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Norwegian Forces Capitulate in Hegra Fortress and Vinjesvingen, May 5, 1940Rhythm Club Fire Kills…
The "Aufbau Ost" directive for the mobilization of German forces for the invasion of the Soviet Union is signed by Wilhelm Keitel. Date: August 8, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on August 8 ๐ Events on this day in 1940 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Siege of Calais…