Britain Introduces Food Rationing in World War II, January 8, 1940

World War II: The Vichy government is established in France. Date: July 10, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 10 📅 Events on this day in 1940 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1940World War II: Germany Renews Battle of France Offensive, June 5, 1940Soviet Union Begins Mass…

King Carol II of Romania abdicates and is succeeded by his son Michael. General Ion Antonescu becomes the Conducător of Romania. Date: September 6, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 6 📅 Events on this day in 1940 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Benjamin O. Davis Sr….

World War II: First day of Battle of Elaia–Kalamas between the Greeks and the Italians. Date: November 2, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 2 📅 Events on this day in 1940 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Flamman Office Arson Kills Five in Luleå, March 3, 1940Mongolian…

World War II: Military resistance to the German occupation of Norway ends. Date: June 10, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 10 📅 Events on this day in 1940 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Chad Joins Allies in World War II, August 26, 1940Royal Navy Attacks French…

President Lluís Companys of Catalonia is executed by the Francoist government. Date: October 15, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 15 📅 Events on this day in 1940 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Aufbau Ost Directive Signed for Soviet Invasion, August 8, 1940First Prisoners Arrive at Auschwitz…

World War II: Operation Dynamo: In northern France, Allied forces begin a massive evacuation from Dunkirk, France. The Battle of Dunkirk begins simultaneously as Allied defenders fight to slow down the German offensive. Date: May 26, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 26 📅 Events on this day in 1940…