Date: November 11, 1940
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World War II: Winston Churchill is appointed Prime Minister of the United Kingdom following the resignation of Neville Chamberlain. On the same day, Germany invades France, The Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom occupies Iceland. Date: May 10, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 10 π Events on…
First flight of the B-25 Mitchell medium bomber. Date: August 19, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 19 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1940World War II Altmark Incident: 299 British Prisoners Freed, February 16, 1940World War II: Siege of Malta…
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…
Greco-Italian War: The Italian invasion of Greece fails as outnumbered Greek units repulse the Italians in the Battle of ElaiaβKalamas. Date: November 8, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 8 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1940George Stibitz Pioneers First Remote…
In Romania, the ruling Iron Guard fascist party assassinates over 60 of arrested King Carol II of Romania's aides and other political dissidents. Date: November 27, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 27 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Japan Declares…
World War II: German fighters accidentally bomb the German city of Freiburg. Date: May 10, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 10 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Pu-238 First Isolated in Berkeley, California, December 14, 1940Germany Occupies Brussels in World…