Date: January 29, 1940
Risto Ryti, the Prime Minister of Finland, is elected President of the Republic of Finland in a presidential election, which is exceptionally held by the 1937 electoral college. Date: December 19, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on December 19 📅 Events on this day in 1940 📅 On This Day (Today)…
World War II: Norwegian, French, Polish and British forces recapture Narvik in Norway. This is the first Allied infantry victory of the War. 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 1940Benjamin O….
Denmark leaves the League of Nations. Date: July 20, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 20 📅 Events on this day in 1940 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Winston Churchill’s “So Few” Speech, August 20, 1940Battle of the Netherlands: Dutch Surrender to Germany, May 15, 1940Winter War:…
Paul Creston's Saxophone Sonata is officially premiered at the Carnegie Chamber Hall by saxophonist Cecil Leeson, who had commissioned it, and the composer. Date: February 15, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 15 📅 Events on this day in 1940 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1940HMS Jervis…
Greco-Italian War: The Italian invasion of Greece fails as outnumbered Greek units repulse the Italians in the Battle of Elaia–Kalamas. Date: November 8, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 8 📅 Events on this day in 1940 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Belgium Surrenders to Nazi Germany,…
Romania cedes Bessarabia and Northern Bukovina to the Soviet Union after facing an ultimatum. Date: June 28, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 28 📅 Events on this day in 1940 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Winter War: Finnish 9th Division Defeats Soviets at Raate Road, January…