British Prime Minister Winston Churchill makes the fourth of his famous wartime speeches, containing the line “Never was so much owed by so many to…
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20 July 1940
Denmark leaves the League of Nations. Denmark left the League of Nations in 1940 as a direct consequence of the German invasion and occupation during…
7 April 1940
Booker T. Washington becomes the first African American to be depicted on a United States postage stamp. Booker T. Washington was one of the most…
12 September 1940
Cave paintings are discovered in Lascaux, France. The Lascaux cave paintings in southwestern France are among the most famous examples of prehistoric art. Discovered in…
3 June 1940
During the Battle of France, the Luftwaffe bombs Paris. In June 1940, during the German invasion of France in World War II, the Luftwaffe conducted…
13 May 1940
Germany’s conquest of France begins, as the German army crosses the Meuse. Winston Churchill makes his “blood, toil, tears, and sweat” speech to the House…
12 September 1940
Cave paintings are discovered in Lascaux, France. The cave paintings in Lascaux, France, are some of the most famous examples of prehistoric art, dating back…
8 January 1940
Britain introduces food rationing during World War II. During World War II, the United Kingdom faced significant challenges, including the threat of German bombings, shortages…
31 October 1940
World War II: The Battle of Britain ends, causing Germany to abandon Operation Sea Lion. The Battle of Britain was a pivotal air campaign during…
18 June 1940
The “Finest Hour” speech is delivered by Winston Churchill. The “Finest Hour” speech is one of the most famous speeches delivered by Sir Winston Churchill,…