Treznea Massacre in Transylvania, September 9, 1940
Date: September 9, 1940
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Date: September 9, 1940
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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: The Battle of the Netherlands: After fierce fighting, the poorly trained and equipped Dutch troops surrender to Germany, marking the beginning of five years of occupation. Date: May 15, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on May 15 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This Day…
The Soviet Union presents an ultimatum to Lithuania, resulting in Lithuanian loss of independence. Date: June 14, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 14 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Soviet Mass Deportations of Polish Citizens to Siberia, February 10, 1940Hitler…
World War II: RMSΒ Lancastria is attacked and sunk by the Luftwaffe near Saint-Nazaire, France. At least 3,000 are killed in Britain's worst maritime disaster. Date: June 17, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 17 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1940German…
World War II: Italy begins an unsuccessful invasion of France. Date: June 21, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 21 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Martin Kamen and Sam Ruben Discover Carbon-14 – February 27, 1940Battle of Cape Spartivento: Royal…
The second full-length animated Walt Disney film, Pinocchio, premieres. Date: February 7, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 7 π Events on this day in 1940 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Iron Guard Assassinated Romanian Dissidents, November 27, 1940USS Sailfish Recommissioned from USS Squalus, May 15, 1940Sumner…