John Steinbeck Wins Pulitzer Prize for The Grapes of Wrath, May 6, 1940
Date: May 6, 1940
Date: May 6, 1940
An Italian submarine torpedoes and sinks the Greek cruiserΒ Elli at Tinos harbor during peacetime, marking the most serious Italian provocation prior to the outbreak of the Greco-Italian War in October. Date: August 15, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 15 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This…
The Lahore Resolution (Qarardad-e-Pakistan or Qarardad-e-Lahore) is put forward at the Annual General Convention of the All-India Muslim League. Date: March 23, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 23 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Deadly Turenki Train Accident Kills 39,…
World War II: The Hardest Day air battle, part of the Battle of Britain, takes place. At that point, it is the largest aerial engagement in history with heavy losses sustained on both sides. Date: August 18, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 18 π Events on this day in…
World War II: The French armistice with Nazi Germany comes into effect. Date: June 25, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 25 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Battle of Britain Climax: Luftwaffeβs Largest Attack, September 15, 1940First Slovak Republic Joins…
The United States' Under Secretary of State Sumner Welles issues a declaration on the U.S. non-recognition policy of the Soviet annexation and incorporation of three Baltic states: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. Date: July 23, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on July 23 π Events on this day in 1940 π On…
World War II: RMSΒ Lancastria is attacked and sunk by the Luftwaffe near Saint-Nazaire, France. At least 3,000 are killed in Britain's worst maritime disaster. Date: June 17, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 17 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Richard…