World War II: Norwegian Resistance Ends June 10, 1940
Date: June 10, 1940
Date: June 10, 1940
World War II: Under the MolotovโRibbentrop Pact, the Soviet Union presents an ultimatum to Romania requiring it to cede Bessarabia and the northern part of Bukovina. Date: June 26, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on June 26 ๐ Events on this day in 1940 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events…
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 โ ๐ Other events on May 28 ๐ Events on this day in 1940 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1940German 2nd…
Franz Rademacher proposes plans to make Madagascar the "Jewish homeland", an idea that had first been considered by 19th century journalist Theodor Herzl. Date: June 3, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on June 3 ๐ Events on this day in 1940 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Winter War:…
Story Bridge, a major landmark in Brisbane, as well as Australia's longest cantilever bridge is formally opened. Date: July 6, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on July 6 ๐ Events on this day in 1940 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Rhythm Club Fire Kills 198 in Natchez, Mississippi,…
World War II: Operation Collar, the first British Commando raid on occupied France, by Noย 11 Independent Company. Date: June 24, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on June 24 ๐ Events on this day in 1940 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1940Sumner Welles Declares U.S. Non-Recognition of Baltic Annexation,…
The most destructive train accident in Finnish history kills 39 and injures 69 people in Turenki, Janakkala. Date: March 12, 1940 Read more on Wikipedia โ ๐ Other events on March 12 ๐ Events on this day in 1940 ๐ On This Day (Today) More events from 1940British and French Troops Surrender to Rommel at…