1940 Protests & Revolutions Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 17 Feb Norway Protests British Naval Action: Following the British boarding of the German tanker Altmark on February 16, 1940, Norway protested the violation of its neutrality to Britain. The Norwegian government expressed strong disapproval of the British action, which had taken place within its territorial waters. source: chroniclingamerica.loc.gov
- 24 May Assassination Attempt on Leon Trotsky: NKVD agent Iosif Grigulevich, acting on orders from Joseph Stalin, attempts an unsuccessful assassination of exiled Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky in Coyoacán, Mexico. source: Wikipedia (day-month pages)
- 18 Aug Trotsky assassination attempt: On August 18, 1940, an assassination attempt was made on Leon Trotsky in Mexico City. The attack was orchestrated by agents of the Soviet Union, reflecting the ongoing political tensions and conflicts stemming from the Russian Revolution. source: britannica.com
- 20 Aug Assassination of Leon Trotsky: Leon Trotsky, a key figure in the Russian Revolution, was assassinated on August 20, 1940, in Mexico City by an agent of Stalin. His death marked a significant moment in the history of Soviet politics and the ongoing conflict between Trotskyists and Stalinists. Trotsky's ideas continued to influence leftist movements worldwide. source: britannica.com
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