Date: May 25, 1940
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: 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…
World War II: The Tripartite Pact is signed in Berlin by Germany, Japan and Italy. Date: September 27, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 27 📅 Events on this day in 1940 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Royal Navy Attacks French Fleet in Algeria, July 3, 1940Operation…
The Hercules Powder plant disaster in the United States kills 51 people and injures over 200. Date: September 12, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 12 📅 Events on this day in 1940 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Martin Kamen and Sam Ruben Discover Carbon-14, February 27,…
Three trains on the Nishinari Line; present Sakurajima Line, in Osaka, Japan, collide and explode while approaching Ajikawaguchi Station. One hundred and eighty-one people are killed. Date: January 29, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 29 📅 Events on this day in 1940 📅 On This Day (Today) More events…
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 1940Siege of Calais Ends with British and French Surrender,…