What happened on Monday June 10, 1940?

Here's what happened on June 10, 1940:

• Italy enters World War II On June 10, 1940, Italy declared war on France and the United Kingdom, entering World War II on the side of the Axis powers. The Italian government, led by Benito Mussolini, aimed to expand its influence in Europe and Africa by joining the conflict. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Roosevelt's 'Stab in the Back' speech On June 10, 1940, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered a speech at the University of Virginia, condemning Italy's entry into World War II. He stated, "On this tenth day of June, nineteen hundred and forty, the hand that held the dagger has struck it into the back of its neighbor," referring to Italy's attack on France. source: azquotes.com
• Norwegian government evacuates to the United Kingdom On June 10, 1940, as German forces advanced during World War II, the Norwegian government, including King Haakon VII and members of the cabinet, fled Norway aboard the British cruiser HMS Devonshire. They arrived in the United Kingdom, establishing a government-in-exile that continued to oppose Nazi occupation. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Norwegian Military Resistance Ends The military resistance against the German occupation of Norway concluded on this date, marking the effective end of organized Norwegian military opposition to the Nazi invasion. source: Wikipedia (day-month pages)
• French Government Relocates As the German invasion intensified, the French government made the strategic decision to move to Bordeaux, signaling the imminent fall of Paris and the collapse of French resistance.

Events in 1940

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

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June 10, 1940 was a Monday and it was the 162nd day of the year 1940 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 10, 1940 can also be written as 6/10/1940 in the US and as 10/6/1940 in UK and Europe.

June 10, 1940 in June 1940 calendar

Famous people born on June 10, 1940:

• Franco Godi
• Antonio Monestiroli

Famous people born in 1940

Famous people born on June 10th

Famous people died on June 10, 1940:

• Marcus Garvey

  Jamaican political leader, publisher, journalist, and entrepreneur who was a staunch proponent of the Black Nationalism and Pan-Africanism...

• Evasio Montanella
• Wally Dressel

Famous people who died in 1940

Famous people who died on June 10th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 10th is Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 10, 1940 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 10:12 am and setting at 11:53 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 21, 1940 while the next full moon would come on Jun 19, 1940.

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Your place in the Universe on June 10, 1940

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Someone born on June 10, 1940 is:

85 years 11 months old,

or 1031 months and 14 days old,

or 4484 weeks and 6 days old,

or 31394 days old,

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

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

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