World War II: Germany Invades Denmark and Norway, April 9, 1940
Date: April 9, 1940
Date: April 9, 1940
Franz Rademacher proposes plans to make Madagascar the "Jewish homeland", an idea that had first been considered by 19th century journalist Theodor Herzl. Date: June 3, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 3 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1940World War…
World War II: The Siege of Calais ends with the surrender of the British and French garrison. Date: May 26, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 26 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Vidkun Quisling Seizes Power in Norway April 9,…
World War II: Rotterdam, Netherlands, is bombed by the Luftwaffe of Nazi Germany despite a ceasefire, killing about 900 people and destroying the historic city center. Date: May 14, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 14 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This Day (Today) More events…
The United States' Under Secretary of State Sumner Welles issues a declaration on the U.S. non-recognition policy of the Soviet annexation and incorporation of three Baltic states: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Date: July 23, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 23 π Events on this day in 1940 π On…
The animated short A Wild Hare is released, introducing the character of Bugs Bunny. Date: July 27, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 27 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Rhythm Club Fire Kills 198 in Natchez, Mississippi, April 23, 1940World…
Denmark leaves the League of Nations. Date: July 20, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 20 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Lahore Resolution Put Forward at All-India Muslim League Convention, March 23, 1940Flamman Office Arson Kills Five in LuleΓ₯, March…