Italian Troops Conquer Sidi Barrani – September 16, 1940

The body of Communist propagandist Willi Münzenberg is found in South France, starting a never-resolved mystery. Date: October 17, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 17 📅 Events on this day in 1940 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Norway Debate Begins, Chamberlain Replaced by Churchill May 7,…

World War II: Vichy France regime is formally established. Philippe Pétain becomes Chief of the French State. Date: July 11, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 11 📅 Events on this day in 1940 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Lahore Resolution Put Forward at All-India Muslim League…

World War II: Belgium surrenders to Nazi Germany to end the Battle of Belgium. Date: May 28, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 28 📅 Events on this day in 1940 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1940German Luftwaffe Begins Blitz Bombing London and British Cities September 7,…

Holocaust in Poland: The Warsaw Ghetto is established. Date: October 16, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on October 16 📅 Events on this day in 1940 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Battle of Britain Climax: Luftwaffe’s Largest Attack, September 15, 1940Italian Submarine Sinks Greek Cruiser Elli at Tinos…

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…