World Events

Posted in 1940

  • Winston Churchill (right) with Anthony Eden and Regent of Greece, Archbishop DamaskinosChurchill becomes Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
  • Germany invades Denmark, Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg and France. The Nazis warn that listening to foreign radio is an offence punishable by death.
  • The Dunkirk evacuation: 299 British warships and 420 other vessels under constant attack evacuate 335,490 British and French troops.
  • King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visiting bombed areas of London Italy declares war on Britain and France.
  • Germany, Japan and Italy sign an economic and military pact.
  • Germany launches a bombing blitz against Britain.
  • Battle of Britain: the RAF prevent a German invasion of Britain.
  • Italy invades Greece.
  • Japan invades French Indo-China.
  • Blood plasma is first used in blood transfusions.