Tartu Art Museum Established in Tartu, Estonia November 17, 1940
Date: November 17, 1940
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Date: November 17, 1940
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Greco-Italian War: The Italian invasion of Greece fails as outnumbered Greek units repulse the Italians in the Battle of ElaiaβKalamas. Date: November 8, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on November 8 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Britain Introduces Food Rationing in…
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…
World War II: Thirteen thousand British and French troops surrender to General Erwin Rommel at Saint-Valery-en-Caux. Date: June 12, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 12 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Germany Invades France, Churchillβs βBlood, Toil, Tears, and Sweatβ…
World War II: Belgium surrenders to Nazi Germany to end the Battle of Belgium. Date: May 28, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 28 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Battle of the Netherlands: Dutch Surrender to Germany, May 15, 1940Richard…
World War II: Norwegian campaign: Norwegian squads in Hegra Fortress and Vinjesvingen capitulate to German forces after all other Norwegian forces in southern Norway had laid down their arms. Date: May 5, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 5 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This Day…
Adolf Hitler and Francisco Franco meet at Hendaye to discuss the possibility of Spain entering the Second World War. Date: October 23, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on October 23 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Siege of Calais Ends with British…