Date: June 22, 1940
World War II: Romania becomes a signatory of the Tripartite Pact, officially joining the Axis powers. Date: November 23, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 23 📅 Events on this day in 1940 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Finland’s Deadliest Train Accident in Turenki Kills 39, Injures…
World War II: The Battle of Britain ends, causing Germany to abandon Operation Sea Lion. Date: October 31, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 31 📅 Events on this day in 1940 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1940President Lluís Companys Executed by Francoist Government, October 15, 1940Hitler…
World War II: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt denounces Italy's actions in his "Stab in the Back" speech at the graduation ceremonies of the University of Virginia. Date: June 10, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 10 📅 Events on this day in 1940 📅 On This Day (Today) More…
The most destructive train accident in Finnish history kills 39 and injures 69 people in Turenki, Janakkala. Date: March 12, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 12 📅 Events on this day in 1940 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1940World War II: Germany Invades Denmark and Norway,…
World War II: Altmark incident: The German tanker Altmark is boarded by sailors from the British destroyer HMS Cossack. A total of 299 British prisoners are freed. Date: February 16, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 16 📅 Events on this day in 1940 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…
World War II: The British Army's 11th Hussars assault and take Fort Capuzzo in Libya from Italian forces. Date: June 17, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 17 📅 Events on this day in 1940 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1940General Henri Guisan Orders Swiss Army Resistance,…