Date: September 14, 1940
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World War II: Norwegian campaign: Norwegian squads in Hegra Fortress and Vinjesvingen capitulate to German forces after all other Norwegian forces in southern Norway had laid down their arms. Date: May 5, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 5 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This Day…
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 β π Other events on June 17 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Soviet Union Annexes Estonia – August 6,…
World War II: In England, Coventry is heavily bombed by German Luftwaffe bombers. Coventry Cathedral is almost completely destroyed. Date: November 14, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 14 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1940World War II Hardest Day Air…
In Tacoma, Washington, the original Tacoma Narrows Bridge collapses in a windstorm, a mere four months after the bridge's completion. Date: November 7, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 7 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Osaka Nishinari Line Train Collision…
World War II: The Battle of the Netherlands: After fierce fighting, the poorly trained and equipped Dutch troops surrender to Germany, marking the beginning of five years of occupation. Date: May 15, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 15 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This Day…
Henry Larsen begins the first successful west-to-east navigation of Northwest Passage from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Date: June 23, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 23 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Fascist Italy Declares War on France and UK, Invades…