King Carol II Abdicates; Michael Succeeds, Antonescu Leads Romania, September 6, 1940
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
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