1940
World War II: The German occupation of Paris begins
World War II: The German occupation of Paris begins.
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1944
Second World War: The British Army abandoned its attempt to capture the German-occupied city of Caen
Second World War: The British Army abandoned its attempt to capture the German-occupied city of Caen.
1940
Second World War: Four days after the French government fled Paris, German forces occupied the French capital, a major a
Second World War: Four days after the French government fled Paris, German forces occupied the French capital, a major accomplishment in the Fall Rot operation.
1940
World War II: Operation Aerial begins: Allied troops start to evacuate France, following Germany's takeover of Paris and
World War II: Operation Aerial begins: Allied troops start to evacuate France, following Germany's takeover of Paris and most of the nation.
1940
World War II: Marshal Henri Philippe Pétain becomes Chief of State of Vichy France (Chef de l'État Français)
World War II: Marshal Henri Philippe Pétain becomes Chief of State of Vichy France (Chef de l'État Français).
1940
World War II: RMS Lancastria is attacked and sunk by the Luftwaffe near Saint-Nazaire, France
World War II: RMS Lancastria is attacked and sunk by the Luftwaffe near Saint-Nazaire, France. At least 3,000 are killed in Britain's worst maritime disaster.
1940
World War II: The British Army's 11th Hussars assault and take Fort Capuzzo in Libya from Italian forces
World War II: The British Army's 11th Hussars assault and take Fort Capuzzo in Libya from Italian forces.
1932
Bonus Army: Around a thousand World War I veterans amass at the United States Capitol as the U
Bonus Army: Around a thousand World War I veterans amass at the United States Capitol as the U.S. Senate considers a bill that would give them certain benefits.
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World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (international)
World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought (international)
1940
Second World War: RMS Lancastria was sunk by German aircraft near Saint-Nazaire, France, causing thousands of fatalities
Second World War: RMS Lancastria was sunk by German aircraft near Saint-Nazaire, France, causing thousands of fatalities in Britain's worst maritime disaster.
1945
William Joyce ("Lord Haw-Haw") is charged with treason for his pro-German propaganda broadcasting during World War II
William Joyce ("Lord Haw-Haw") is charged with treason for his pro-German propaganda broadcasting during World War II.
2020
Vera Lynn, English singer who was the "Forces' Sweetheart" in World War II (born 1917)
Vera Lynn, English singer who was the "Forces' Sweetheart" in World War II (born 1917)
1940
World War II: Charles de Gaulle gave his Appeal of 18 June speech, often considered to be the origin of the French Resis
World War II: Charles de Gaulle gave his Appeal of 18 June speech, often considered to be the origin of the French Resistance.
1943
The Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL merge for one season due to player shortages caused by World
The Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL merge for one season due to player shortages caused by World War II.
1944
World War II: The Battle of the Philippine Sea concludes with a decisive U
World War II: The Battle of the Philippine Sea concludes with a decisive U.S. naval victory. The lopsided naval air battle is also known as the "Great Marianas Turkey Shoot".
1944
World War II: During the Continuation War, the Soviet Union demands unconditional surrender from Finland during the begi
World War II: During the Continuation War, the Soviet Union demands unconditional surrender from Finland during the beginning of partially successful Vyborg–Petrozavodsk Offensive. The Finnish governm�
1895
The Kiel Canal, crossing the base of the Jutland peninsula and the busiest artificial waterway in the world, is official
The Kiel Canal, crossing the base of the Jutland peninsula and the busiest artificial waterway in the world, is officially opened.