The United Kingdom invades Iceland. The invasion of Iceland by the Royal Navy and Royal Marines occurred on 10 May 1940, during World War II….
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10 February 1940
Tom and Jerry make their debut with Puss Gets the Boot. Tom and Jerry, two of the most successful cartoon characters in film and TV…
12 September 1940
Cave paintings are discovered in Lascaux, France. On this day in 12 September 1940, near Montignac, France, a collection of prehistoric cave paintings are discovered…
25 June 1940
The French armistice with Germany comes into effect. With Paris fallen and the German conquest of France reaching its conclusion, Marshal Henri Petain replaces Paul…
3 June 1940
The Luftwaffe bomb Paris. Unternehmen Paula Undertaking or Operation Paula is the German codename given for the Second World War Luftwaffe offensive operation to destroy…
20 May 1940
The first prisoners arrive at the concentration camp at Auschwitz. The in famous sign “Arbeit macht frei” (work set you free) on the entry gate…
6 July 1940
Story Bridge, the longest cantilever bridge is opened connecting the Brisbane suburbs of Fortitude Valley to Kangaroo Point.