1940 Diplomacy & Treaties Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 14 Mar Mass displacement of Finnish Karelia: Following the Moscow Peace Treaty, approximately 430,000 Finns were evacuated from the ceded territories, including the Karelian Isthmus and Ladoga Karelia. This mass displacement was one of the largest in Finnish history, as residents were relocated to other parts of Finland. source: valtioneuvosto.fi
- 22 Mar Soviet military deployment in Hanko, Finland: On March 22, 1940, Soviet military personnel began arriving in the Finnish port of Hanko, which had been leased to the Soviets for 30 years as part of the Moscow Peace Treaty. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 03 Jul Dutch Political Cooperation Debate: ARP-leader and former premier Colijn discusses potential cooperation with Germany, reflecting the complex political negotiations during the German occupation.
- 26 Jul US Export Restrictions on Japan Escalate Tensions: On July 26, 1940, the United States imposed export restrictions on Japan, including the embargo of aviation gasoline and high-grade scrap iron. This move significantly heightened tensions between the two nations, contributing to the deterioration of diplomatic relations that would eventually lead to Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor in December 1941. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 07 Sep Treaty of Craiova: Romania cedes Southern Dobruja to Bulgaria: On September 7, 1940, Romania and Bulgaria signed the Treaty of Craiova, resulting in Romania ceding Southern Dobruja (Cadrilater) to Bulgaria. The treaty stipulated a population exchange, with approximately 103,711 Romanians and 62,278 Bulgarians relocated between the two countries. Bulgaria also agreed to pay 1 million lei as compensation for Romania's investments in the region. source: britannica.com
- 30 Nov Sino-Japanese Treaty of 1940: The Sino-Japanese Treaty of 1940 was signed on November 30, 1940, between Japan and the Wang Jingwei regime in China. This treaty aimed to solidify Japanese control over occupied territories and establish a puppet government in China. source: britannica.com
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