Date: March 18, 1940
World War II: The German 2nd Panzer Division captures the port of Boulogne-sur-Mer; the surrender of the last French and British troops marks the end of the Battle of Boulogne. Date: May 25, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 25 📅 Events on this day in 1940 📅 On This…
Five people are killed in an arson attack on the offices of the communist newspaper Flamman in Luleå, Sweden. Date: March 3, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 3 📅 Events on this day in 1940 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Stalin Orders NKVD Trotsky Assassination Attempt…
World War II: During the Battle of France, the Luftwaffe bombs Paris. Date: June 3, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 3 📅 Events on this day in 1940 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Siege of Calais Ends with British and French Surrender, May 26, 1940Belgium Surrenders…
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 → 📅 Other events on May 10 📅 Events on…
World War II: Germany's conquest of France begins, as the German army crosses the Meuse. Winston Churchill makes his "blood, toil, tears, and sweat" speech to the House of Commons. Date: May 13, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 13 📅 Events on this day in 1940 📅 On This…
Martin Kamen and Sam Ruben discover carbon-14. Date: February 27, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 27 📅 Events on this day in 1940 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1940World War II: Germany Renews Battle of France Offensive, June 5, 1940USS Sailfish Recommissioned as USS Squalus May…