What happened on Wednesday July 10, 1940?

Here's what happened on July 10, 1940:

• Battle of Britain begins The Battle of Britain commenced on July 10, 1940, as the German Luftwaffe launched a sustained aerial campaign against the United Kingdom. This battle was crucial in preventing a German invasion and marked a significant turning point in World War II. source: britannica.com
• Establishment of Vichy France On July 10, 1940, the French National Assembly voted to grant full powers to Marshal Philippe Pétain, leading to the establishment of the Vichy regime. This government collaborated with Nazi Germany during World War II and marked a significant shift in French politics and governance. source: britannica.com
• British Union of Fascists banned On July 10, 1940, the British government banned the British Union of Fascists, a far-right political movement led by Oswald Mosley. This action was part of broader efforts to suppress fascist activities in the UK during World War II. source: britannica.com
• Henry L. Stimson Becomes U.S. Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson was appointed as the United States Secretary of War, a crucial leadership role during the escalating global conflict of World War II. His appointment signaled the United States' increasing military preparedness.
• British Destroyer Sunk A British destroyer was torpedoed and sunk by an Italian submarine, highlighting the naval tensions and combat operations in the Mediterranean theater during World War II.

Events in 1940

July 10, 1940: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from July 1940

Newspapers from Jul. 10, 1940

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July 10, 1940 was a Wednesday and it was the 192nd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 10, 1940 can also be written as 7/10/1940 in the US and as 10/7/1940 in UK and Europe.

July 10, 1940 in July 1940 calendar

Famous people born on July 10, 1940:

• Tom Farmer

  Scottish entrepreneur known for business achievements in various sectors.

• Meghnad Desai

  Baron Desai, prominent Indian-English economist, academic, and Labour Party politician in the UK.

• Julie Ann Payne

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on July 10th

Famous people died on July 10, 1940:

• Arthur Holmes Howell
• Pietro Frugoni

Famous people who died in 1940

Famous people who died on July 10th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 10th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 10, 1940: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 10, 1940 is Dragon and the associated element is Metal.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 10, 1940 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 10, 1940 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on July 10, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 11:28 am and setting at 11:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 19, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Jul 19, 1940.

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Your place in the Universe on July 10, 1940

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Someone born on July 10, 1940 is:

85 years 10 months old,

or 1030 months and 14 days old,

or 4480 weeks and 4 days old,

or 31364 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 10, 1940?

There are 47 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 10th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 10, 1940?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 10, 1940.

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