Date: February 15, 1940
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Benjamin O. Davis Sr. is named the first African American general in the United States Army. Date: October 25, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on October 25 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Richard and Maurice McDonald Open First McDonald’s Restaurant May…
Estonia is annexed by the Soviet Union. Date: August 6, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 6 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Hitler and Franco Meet at Hendaye to Discuss Spain in WWII, October 23, 1940Captain America Comics #1 First…
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 β π Other events on May 10 π Events on…
King Carol II of Romania abdicates and is succeeded by his son Michael. General Ion Antonescu becomes the ConducΔtor of Romania. Date: September 6, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on September 6 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Le Paradis Massacre: 99…
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 1940Luftwaffe Bombs Paris During Battle of…
First flight of the B-25 Mitchell medium bomber. Date: August 19, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 19 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Winter War Ends with Moscow Peace Treaty, March 13, 1940Iron Guard Assassinated Romanian Dissidents, November 27, 1940Siege…