Soviet Ultimatum to Lithuania Ends Independence, June 14, 1940
Date: June 14, 1940
Date: June 14, 1940
World War II: Greece rejects Italy's ultimatum. Italy invades Greece through Albania a few hours later. Date: October 28, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on October 28 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Flamman Office Arson Kills Five in LuleΓ₯, March 3,…
Booker T. Washington becomes the first African American to be depicted on a United States postage stamp. Date: April 7, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 7 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Norwegian Squads Capitulate in Hegra Fortress and Vinjesvingen,…
World War II: Rotterdam, Netherlands, is bombed by the Luftwaffe of Nazi Germany despite a ceasefire, killing about 900 people and destroying the historic city center. Date: May 14, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 14 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This Day (Today) More events…
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 1940British Army 11th Hussars Capture Fort…
World War II: The Eighth Route Army launches the Hundred Regiments Offensive, a successful campaign to disrupt Japanese war infrastructure and logistics in occupied northern China. Date: August 20, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 20 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This Day (Today) More events…
Winter War: Battle of Raate Road: The Finnish 9th Division finally defeat the numerically superior Soviet forces on the Raate-Suomussalmi road. Date: January 7, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on January 7 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1940World War II: Siege…